Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Notholaena

Species:

Notholaena standleyi

USDA Symbol:

NOST

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resurrection fern that survives drought by curling fronds; resprouts from rhizomes after fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in arid, rocky slopes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds; spore germination requires specific moisture and light conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI