Overview

Bolbitis portoricensis is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Bolbitis, part of the Lomariopsidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bolbitis portoricensis grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include aquatic gardens and terrariums.

About

Bolbitis portoricensis is a clump-forming evergreen fern belonging to the genus Bolbitis in the Lomariopsidaceae family. It thrives in full shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is suited for aquatic gardens and terrariums, showing interest during spring and summer. It is hardy to UK zone H1c and can be propagated by division or spores.

About the genus

Bolbitis is a genus of ferns in the family Dryopteridaceae, subfamily Elaphoglossoideae, in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Bolbitis

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1c

Plant details

Bolbitis portoricensis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Aquatic gardens, terrariums

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Bolbitis portoricensis

Propagation

Division, spores

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions