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resurrection fern

resurrection fern

Pleopeltis michauxiana

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 6a – Zone 10b

A tiny epiphytic fern that curls up dramatically when dry and revives when watered, earning its name as a resurrection plant. It naturally grows on tree bark and rocks, making it ideal for mounted displays or as a houseplant.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1.5β€² tall Γ— 1–3β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 6aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

wildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division

Companion Planting

Plants well with