Buy Polypodium guttatum

Also Known As

Mexican Polypody Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

7b-11

3 inch pot | $15

Ships USPS, based on weight/location

Fewer than 15 at Secret Garden Growers

Mature Division--Bare Root | $15

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

30 at Sebright Gardens

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Polypodium guttatum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polypodium guttatum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polypodium guttatum

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(MEXICAN POLYPODY) When I first encountered this fern, I thought it was plastic! The fronds are perfection...thick, evergreen, deeply incised fronds, with a bit of a blue sheen on the green. 8-12” tall and slowly expanding into a tight thicket resembling a little crowd of Sago Palms! Light to medium shade, well drained soil, moderate water (takes some dry). A gem of a fern! USDA Z8 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

Dense, clumping fern with very upright, thick forest-green fronds with oblong, wide pinnae. Plant in partial to full shade. Height: 15” to 20”. Zones 7b to 10. Evergreen.