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Angiopteris evecta

Also Known As

  • Polypodium evectum
  • Giant Elephant Fern
  • Giant Fern
  • King Fern
  • Madagascar Tree Fern
  • Mule's Foot Fern
  • Oriental Vessel Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 12'-15'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

Angiopteris evecta plant details

Angiopteris evecta is an 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 Angiopteris evecta

Plant type: fern
Plant family: marattiaceae, polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Angiopteris evecta

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Angiopteris evecta plant

How to Grow Angiopteris evecta

  • 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
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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