Wall fern
Polypodium spp.
Also known as
Polypody
Polypodium polypodioides, Loxahatchee by Korall (CC BY 3.0)
Full Shade
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Wall fern Overview
This genus of around 100 species of evergreen or deciduous ferns in the Polypodiaceae family has a worldwide distribution and a centre of diversity in the tropics. They can be epiphytic or terrestrial and with either simple or pinnately-divided fronds and creeping rhizomes. Being easy to grow, they are popular in cultivation as ornamental garden plants and many varieties and cultivars are available. They prefer a moist, shady site but can tolerate sun if given sufficient moisture.
How to propagate Wall fern
Division
Division in spring.
Spores
Spores in late summer.
Other uses of Wall fern
Grown for its sculptural fronds.