Polystichum — 3 species

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

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Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

Family: Dryopteridaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a sandy humus-rich soil in a shady position that is moist even in winter. Tolerates part sun for up to 6 hours a day if the soil remains moist. Prefers a pH in the range 6.5 to 7.5.

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Polystichum aculeatum

Polystichum aculeatum

Family: Dryopteridaceae

Cultivation

Very hardy and easily grown in light shade in any reasonable soil. Prefers a sandy humus-rich soil in a shady position that is moist even in winter. Tolerates part sun for up to 6 hours a day if the soil remains moist.

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Polystichum munitum

Polystichum munitum

Family: Dryopteridaceae

Cultivation

Very hardy and easily grown in light shade in any reasonable soil. Prefers a sandy humus-rich soil in a shady position that is moist even in winter. Tolerates part sun for up to 6 hours a day if the soil remains moist.

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