leathery polypody
Also known as: coast polypody
A slightly tender, spreading, evergreen fern with broadly ovate to triangular, leathery, thick, glossy, dark green fronds. Only grows to around 30cm in height but can spread to form a clump over 1 metre wide, in ideal conditions.
Scientific classification
- Species
- leathery polypody (Polypodium scouleri)
- Genus
- Polypodium
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of leathery polypody
Distribution map
Western Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of leathery polypody
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leathery polypody care guide
- Constantly damp humus substrate, avoid hot dry wind exposure
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Constantly damp humus substrate, avoid hot dry wind exposure
Fertilizing
FertilizingExtremely diluted fern feed monthly all warm growing months
Pruning
PruningRemove any dying fronds as necessary.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Growing
GrowingGrow in a reasonably fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds and protect with a dry winter mulch such as straw or lift and overwinter in a cool greenhouse.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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