Common Polypody

Scientific name

Polypodium virginianum

Description

The Common Polypody is a small, evergreen fern species that typically grows less than 30 cm in height. This plant may also be known by the common names Rock Polypody or Rock Cap Fern. The leaves are erect, leathery, yellow green to dark green colored, and pinnately compound with 8-20 deep lobes.

Planting conditions

Common Polypody grows best in normal to moist conditions with shade or partial sun exposure. It prefers well-drained rocky loam or humus soil types. It is tolerant to drought but young plants should be watered occasionally until established. It is intolerant of wind so plant in protected area. This fern can be naturally found in rocky forests and along shaded shorelines.

Details

• Plant height:
  • Max 1.5m
  • Max 2m
  • Max 3m
  • Any
• Moisture level:
  • Dry
  • Normal
  • Moist
  • Drought Tolerant
• Light conditions:
  • Partial sun
  • Shade
• Soil type:
  • Sandy
  • Loamy
  • Humus
  • Rocky
• pH:
  • Acidic
  • Normal
• Depth:
  • Potted
  • Bareroot
• Eco Zone:
  • 2a
  • 2b
  • 3a
  • 3b
  • 4a
  • 4b
  • 5a
  • 5b
  • 6a
  • 6b
  • 7a
  • 7b
• Plant type:
  • Fern
• Height:
  • 30 cm
• Spread:
  • 1.5 m