herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 6a β 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
0.5β1.5β² tall Γ 1β3β² 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