Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Adiantum

Species:

Adiantum tetragonum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Spores require high humidity and stable temperatures around 20-25°C for successful germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI