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Polypodium vulgare 'Uulong Island'

Also Known As

  • Polypodium vulgare A1K-137
  • Uulong Island Common Polypody

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 5"-6"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Polypodium vulgare 'Uulong Island' plant details

Polypodium vulgare 'Uulong Island' is a broadleaf 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 Polypodium vulgare 'Uulong Island'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polypodium vulgare 'Uulong Island'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
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

Rare, sweet, neat evergreen fern from the JC Raulston Collection...a cute 6” tall and slowly expanding on rhizomes, creeping over the soil surface forming a luxurious dense carpet of leaves but never overwhelming its neighbors. More tolerant of heat and dry than most ferns, part sun to light shade, enjoys moisture. Fronds with benefits!

Gardening facts about Polypodium vulgare 'Uulong Island' plant

How to Grow Polypodium vulgare 'Uulong Island'

  • 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

    • evergreen

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