Polystichum tsus-simense
Korean Rock Fern

Systematics

Description

Distribution & Habitat

Culture

Propagation

Uses

References

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Scientific Name
Polystichum tsus-simense
 
 
 
Common Name
Korean Rock Fern
 
Taxonomy
kingdom - Plantae
division - Pteridophyta (Filicophyta)
class - Pteridopsida (Filicopsida)
subclass - Polypoditae
order - Dryopteridales
family - Dryopteridaceae (Aspidiaceae)
genus - Polstichum (Aspidium)
species - tsus-simense

Description

A hardy house fern that can survive without much warmth. It is usually small about 8 to 18 inches tall. It is an evergreen with compact, mound shape, shiny, darkgreen foliage.

http://www.geocities.com/ssuzq_99/plant27.html

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Distribution and Habitat

East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea)

 Cultural Information

Soil · standard potting soil or moist, fibrous soil that is well-drained
Water requirement · water regularly, preferably rainwater
Light · shade to half shade, never full sun
Humidity · moderate, 50-60%
Temperature · cool, minimum temperature 50 to 55 degrees
Other · repot in February or March, keep cold in the winter or spray frequently

 

 
Propagation Methods
divided
spores sown in the summer
bulbils in the spring

References for Propagation Methods: http://www.botany.com/polstichum.html

Uses/ Fun Facts

 used for corsages because they are delicate and detailed
 

 

 General References

 http://www.botany.com/polystichum.html
http://www.geocities.com/ssuzq_99/plant27.html
http://www.greendealer.-exotic seeds.com/seeds/HowtoFerns.html
 
 

 
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This page was developed by:
Spring Seeman, W&J Class of 2001
 
Last revised on April 27, 2001