General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Dwarf Elkhorn Fern
  • Climbing Bird's Nest Fern
  • Terrestrial Elkhorn Fern
  • Fishtail Strap Fern
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Microsorum punctatum
  • Synonym: Polypodium punctatum
  • Synonym: Polypodium polycarpon

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Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05
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Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05
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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-09-08
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05
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