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Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Partial to Full Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time: N/A
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From spores
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
On Sep 26, 2003, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
The last two photos are of this species, as identified by a long time (40 year+) fern grower and judger, here in Southern California. The latter photo is a 'cultivar' of the former species... and I do admit, it sure looks a lot different to me, too. I would never know they were the same species... but ferns are identified and systematically organized by their spore, hair/scale anatomy, reproductive patterns, and DNA... looks, it seems, has the least to do with fern taxonomy.
On Jan 12, 2003, jkom51 from Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Native to tropical Asia, sometimes sold as Microlepia speluncae. Despite lacy appearance it is a strong grower and will take drier soil than most ferns.
Sept 2003: This fern has grown tremendously in two different beds. One is watered regularly, one is watered only occasionally; both are close to the same size -- already approaching a 3' size. New foliage is light green in color and fronds gradually turn a darker green as they mature, giving it an attractive two-tone appearance. This fern has proved much hardier in low water, half-day morning sun conditions than other ferns I've tried. Shape is graceful and spreading. Highly recommended.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Clayton, California El Cerrito, California Oakland, California
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