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    Polypodium californicum

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6b-10b

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    Polypodium californicum plant details

    Polypodium californicum is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polypodium californicum

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: polypodiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polypodium californicum

    USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
    Sun exposure: shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Grows in rocky crevices, fast draining soils. Wet in winter, will go dormant (deciduous) when dry in summer. Can grow under native oaks. California Native. Creeping Perennial Fern

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Polypodium californicum plant

    How to Grow Polypodium californicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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