Adiantum platyphyllum

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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.


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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

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

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