Angiopteris Species, Elephant Fern, Madagascar Tree Fern, Mule's Foot Fern, Oriental Vessel Fern

Angiopterisevecta

Genus
Angiopteris (an-jee-OP-ter-is)
Species
evecta (e-VEK-ta)
Synonym
Polypodium evectum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ferns
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Boca Raton, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

North Miami Beach, Florida

Hana, Hawaii

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
5
neutrals
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J
Golden Beach, FL | October 2022 | neutral

Does anybody know of a Nursery in Florida that is selling the Mule's Foot Giant Tree fern? By Gregg L. Friedman MD

V
| April 2015 | positive

A lot of people say this plant needs a tropical/sub-tropical environment, but its doing great for me in the ground in my bog garden in Me...Read More

R
Miami, FL | February 2015 | positive

I have a large collection of Angiopteris (and three Marattia) species. I am curious about this particular specimen photographed here. Is ...Read More

M
Keaau, HI | September 2012 | neutral

An impressive fern with fronds getting up to 15 ft. long.

Can be maintained as a container plant, but becomes a pest in tr...Read More

C
El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2007 | neutral

Angiopteris evecta is native to Australia (Queensland and New South Wales), Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Southern Cook Island...Read More

M
| February 2007 | neutral

Hi This species is reported to be invasive in Hawaii, Jamaica and Costa Rica. I am studying these ferns, and I would be most interested t...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2003 | neutral

Great looking fern, but can't grow here in southern California (U.S.) Does great in warm, humid climates. Great examples can be found i...Read More

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