About
Polypodium guatemalense is an epiphytic or terrestrial fern from Central America producing the characteristic creeping rhizomes and lobed, leathery fronds of the genus. A rewarding fern for a shaded, moist, sheltered position.
About the genus
Polypodium are mostly evergreen ferns with creeping rhizomes and simple, deeply lobed or pinnate, leathery fronds. Grown in shaded or semi-shaded, well-drained positions in borders, rock gardens and as epiphytes.
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.
PruningRemove old fronds in spring.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.