Phymatosorus scolopendria

Watering frequency: Water regularly, drought tolerant but prefers consistently moist soil

Lighting:     Full Shade    Partial Shade     Full Sun 

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here

Growth rate: Slow

Height: 3-4’

Origin: Africa, Sri Lanka, Southern China, South East Asia, Australia, and Polynesia

Regional locality: Primary and secondary Rainforests as well as rocky cliffs and coastlines 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-10

It is a strongly rhizomatous fern with pinnately lobed leaves. It will spread indefinitely. Deeply sunken sori on the frond undersides result in wart-like bumps on the uppersides, hence the common name. This fern crawls along the ground to form an excellent ground cover, but also will climb up walls, tree trunks and cover rocky areas. Fronds droop gracefully from hanging baskets. Wart fern will escape cultivation and naturalize. Although not native to Hawaii, it is probably the most commonly cultivated fern in Hawaii at this time. Synonymous with Microsorum scolopendria.