Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Pteris

Species:

Pteris multifida

USDA Symbol:

PTMU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 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:

Fern reproduces via spores; spores require moist, shaded conditions and may take several months to develop prothalli.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI