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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gorgeous deep green, wide fronds can reach 18" long and 10" wide…SLOWLY expanding rhizomes never misbehave (we wish they would!). A rare textural treat for the fern collector… typical fern culture, easy to grow. Has remained evergreen for us to at least 28 °F but we are uncertain about ultimate hardiness (any input?). Also great in a basket for colder situations.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Pyrrosia polydactyla plant

    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

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    Pyrrosia hastata

    aka Felt Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 24"

    • mostly shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pyrrosia hastata foliage by plant lust
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    Pyrrosia lingua

    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
    Photo of Pyrrosia lingua foliage, form by Sebright Gardens
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    Pyrrosia lingua 'Hiryu'

    aka Hiryu Tongue Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Pyrrosia lingua 'Hiryu' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi'

    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
    Photo of Pyrrosia lingua 'Eboshi' foliage by Sebright Gardens
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    Pyrrosia sheareri

    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
    Photo of Pyrrosia sheareri foliage by Danger Garden
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