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Resurrection Fern

Pleopeltis polypodioides

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Overview

The Resurrection Fern, Polypodium polypodioides, is a marvel, thriving on tree branches and rocks. This epiphytic plant is petite—rarely exceeding 8 inches tall. It spectacularly ‘resurrects’ from a brown, desiccated state to lush green with rain. Zone 6-11 tolerant, its delicate fronds favor indirect light, provide a textural contrast, and require minimal care, embodying resilience and beauty—an exquisite choice for adding a woodland ambiance to your landscape.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Type Fern
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — vibrant green fronds once more.<br><br>The Resurrection Fern is a versatile addition to any garden, image 59

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–1 Ft.
Mature width
0.5–1 Ft.

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae

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Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — This fern prefers indirect sunlight or partial shade; such as live oaks or bald cypress, image 61
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — It spectacularly ‚Äòresurrects‚Äô from a brown, desiccated state to lush green with rain
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — such as live oaks or bald cypress; they require little maintenance, beyond ensuring they get enough, image 56
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — making it an excellent choice for areas under tree canopies; it is moderately sized, with fronds, image 85
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — with just a bit of moisture; provide a textural contrast
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — is an enchanting epiphytic plant that offers both botanical interest and a lesson in resilience; scientifically
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — embodying resilience and beauty‚Äîan exquisite choice for adding a woodland ambiance to your landscape
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — consider their epiphytic nature; they are perfect for mounting on tree trunks or sturdy branches; this fern
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — It spectacularly ‚Äòresurrects‚Äô from a brown, desiccated state to lush green with rain; when including
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — consider their epiphytic nature; they are perfect for mounting on tree trunks or sturdy branches, image 65
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — with just a bit of moisture; provide a textural contrast, image 80
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — This epiphytic plant is petite‚Äîrarely exceeding 8 inches tall; with just a bit of moisture, image 48
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — vibrant green fronds once more.<br><br>The Resurrection Fern is a versatile addition to any garden, image 82
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — it will unfurl to reveal lush
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — They require little maintenance, beyond ensuring they get enough moisture to revive after dry spells; embodying
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — This epiphytic plant is petite‚Äîrarely exceeding 8 inches tall
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — its delicate fronds favor indirect light; this epiphytic plant is petite‚Äîrarely exceeding 8 inches, image 73
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — It is moderately sized, with fronds reaching lengths of 4 to 12 inches
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — As a landscape architect crafting a garden design; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11, image 55
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11; it spectacularly ‚Äòresurrects‚Äô from a brown, image 60
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — making it an excellent choice for areas under tree canopies; it is moderately sized, with fronds, image 62
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — it will unfurl to reveal lush, image 58
Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides) — is an enchanting epiphytic plant that offers both botanical interest and a lesson in resilience, image 77
Photographs by 11 contributors

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