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Elkhorn Fern
Polypodium polycarpon

Polypodiaceae

Rhizome is green and covered in brown scales that shed; leaves are vibrant green and strap-like ending in spreading tassels.

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Use: specimen pot plant hanging basket

Exposure: medium low

Flower Color: n/a

Blooming Period:

Height: 2 feet

Width: 2 feet

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: high medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Propagate through leaf cuttings. Prefers a growing media of peat moss, humus, perlite, and sand.

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