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Pyrrosia polydactyla
Also Known As
- Five Finger Taiwanese Tongue Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 8"-24"
planting zones
- 7b-11
Pyrrosia polydactyla plant details
Pyrrosia polydactyla is a slow-growing semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pyrrosia polydactyla
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: polypodiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: rare, textural, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pyrrosia polydactyla
- USDA Zones: 7b - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Pyrrosia polydactyla
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Hiryu Tongue Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
aka Pyrrosia 'Contorta', Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi' [Contorta], Contorted Tongue Fern, Eboshi Contorted Tongue Fern, Robust Contorted Felt Fern
Plant Type
Fern, Groundcover
Zones
7a-10a
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Felt Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 24"
- mostly shade - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Felt Tongue Fern, Japanese Felt Fern, Perennial Tongue Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-14"
Width: 12"-36"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Pyrrosia sheareri, Shearer's Felt Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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