Dicranopteris — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Dicranopteris recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Dicranopteris linearis
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Dicranopteris linearis

Dicranopteris linearis

Family: Gleicheniaceae

Cultivation

Grows best in a soil that is low in nutrients but high in organic matter - pure composted bracken fronds is often recommended. Established plants prefer a position with at least some full sun. A difficult plant to cultivate because it resents root disturbance and also relies upon a mycorrhizal association in the soil.

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