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    Microsorum punctatum

    Also Known As

    • Climbing Bird's Nest Fern
    • Dwarf Elkhorn Fern
    • Strapleaf Fern

    Plant type

    fern, vine

    size

    • H: 3'-10'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Microsorum punctatum plant details

    Microsorum punctatum is an evergreen fern or vine with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Microsorum punctatum

    Plant type: fern or vine
    Plant family: polypodiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 10 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Microsorum punctatum

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Glossy, upright to arching, rich green fronds add a tropical look anywhere! An easily grown fern similar to its larger cousin, the Staghorn Fern, Platycerium bifurcatum but without the protect basal frond. Item # 3013.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Microsorum punctatum plant

    How to Grow Microsorum punctatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Microsorum pustulatum

    aka Microsorium diversifolium, Microsorum diversifolium, Phymatosorus diversifolius, Hound's Tongue Fern, Kangaroo Paw Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Microsorum pustulatum foliage by cliff1066™
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    Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653

    aka Crocodyllus Crocodile Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653 foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Microsorum punctatum Green Flame PP17420

    Scientific Name: Microsorum punctatum 'VP005'

    aka Microsorum 'Green Flame'

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Microsorum punctatum Green Flame PP17420 foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Phymatosorus scolopendria

    aka Microsorum scolopendrium, Monarch Fern, Musk Fern, Serpent Fern, Wart Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phymatosorus scolopendria spores by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Neocheiropteris fortunei

    aka Microsorum fortunei, Neolepisorus fortunei

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Neocheiropteris fortunei foliage by Clifflandis
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