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HomePlant EncyclopediaSpinulose chain fern

Spinulose chain fern

Woodwardia spinulosa

Also known as
  • Mexican chain fern
Aspleniaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen

About this plant

Woodwardia spinulosa, the Spinulose chain fern, is an ornamental perennial fern that thrives in part shade with medium water. It is an evergreen plant that can grow between 0.5–1.5 meters tall and prefers loamy or peaty soils. Suitable for USDA zones 5–8, this fern does not produce flowers, is not fragrant or toxic, and does not attract pollinators.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty

Height

0.5–1.5 m

Spread

0.5–1 m

Zones

5–8

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