Floating Antlerfern
Ceratopteris pteridoides
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Vietnam
iNaturalist: © alexiz (iNaturalist #241398635)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Ceratopteris
- Species:
- Ceratopteris pteridoides
- USDA Symbol:
- CEPT
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- fish, aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in shallow, stagnant waters
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Reproduces via spores; requires aquatic or very wet conditions for spore germination and gametophyte development.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI