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Ptisana salicina

Also Known As

  • Marattia salicina
  • Horseshoe Fern
  • King Fern
  • Para

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 6'-9'
  • W: 12'-24'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Ptisana salicina plant details

Ptisana salicina is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ptisana salicina

Plant type: fern
Plant family: marantaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 24 FT - wide, 6 FT - 9 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ptisana salicina

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Ptisana salicina plant

How to Grow Ptisana salicina

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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