Adiantum platyphyllum

Read about Adiantum platyphyllum in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Adiantum platyphyllum, Swartz. Lvs. 1-2 ft. long, stalks black, glossy, If.-blades 6-12 in. long, 2-4 in. broad, with a long terminal pinna and 3-6 pairs of lateral pinnae; lowest pinnaj sometimes pinnately divided; segm. 3-4 in. long, 1 1/2-2 in. broad; sporangia in nearly continuous line along the margin. Cent. Amer. to Brazil and Bolivia. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

Plant Characteristics
Lifespan:	⌛	perennial

Cultivation

Exposure:	☼	part to full shade"part to full shade" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property.
Water:	◍	ample"ample" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property.
Features:	✓	foliage
Sunset Zones:		n/a

Scientific Names
Pteridaceae >	Adiantum >	platyphyllum >

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Need shade, steady moisture. Grow in rich organic matter.

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