Microsorum Species, Blue Fern, Strap Fern

Microsorumthailandicum

Genus
Microsorum (my-kroh-SOR-um)
Species
thailandicum (ty-LAN-dih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Textured
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ferns
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
2
neutrals
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negative
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PINNACLE, NC | January 2012 | neutral

This plant is propagated by spores idealy, but due to the long waiting period rhizhome splitting results in two larger plants.

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

Native to Taiwan, southern China, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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