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Water Sprite, Water Fern

Ceratopteristhalictroides

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Ceratopteris thalictroides by DaylilySLP
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Genus
Ceratopteris (ser-at-OP-ter-iss)
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Species
thalictroides (thal-ik-TROY-deez)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From spores
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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