Toothed Brake
Pteris denticulata
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, United States, Uruguay
Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil (www.flickr.com) from Brazil
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Pteris
- Species:
- Pteris denticulata
- USDA Symbol:
- PTDE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires moist, humid conditions and a suitable substrate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI