Hemionitis pteridioides 0
Author: (Johann Jacob Reichard (1743-1782)) Maarten Joost Maria Christenhusz (1976-)Family: Pteridaceae Subfamily: Cheilanthoideae
Genus: Hemionitis
Synonym(s): Cheilanthes fragrans,Cheilanthes maderensis,Cheilanthes pteridioides,Oeosporangium pteridioides
English name: Resurrection fern
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- A re-examination of the genus Cheilanthes (Adiantaceae) in Australia, Chambers, T and Farrant, Penelope. Telopea 1991 Vol. 4 pag. 509-557. DOI
- An annotated checklist of the vascular plants of Taita Hills, Eastern Arc Mountain. PhytoKeys 2022 Vol. 191 pag. 1-158. Address
- Revision of Odontonema (Acanthaceae) in Mexico, Daniel, Thomas Franklin. Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium 1995 Vol. 20 pag. 147-171. Address
- An annotated checklist of the vascular plants of Taita Hills, Eastern Arc Mountain. PhytoKeys 2022 Vol. 191 pag. 1-158. Address
- Revision of Odontonema (Acanthaceae) in Mexico, Daniel, Thomas Franklin. Contributions from the University of Michigan Herbarium 1995 Vol. 20 pag. 147-171. Address
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: fern
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Reproduction mode: cryptogams plant that reproduce via spores
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,6ft
Plant with a spacing of: 0,5ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Ripe fruits in July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Ferns; container, C1 container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Reproduction mode: cryptogams plant that reproduce via spores
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,6ft
Plant with a spacing of: 0,5ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Ripe fruits in July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Ferns; container, C1 container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow in an airtight container. The tray and the sterilized substrate. No direct sunlight on the substrate.
The average seed weight is 100000,0 per gram (0,00001g).
The average seed weight is 100000,0 per gram (0,00001g).
Experiences in the garden
. . . 2020A Collection of seeds in 'Pérouse20>Perouse' collected at 01-07-20. (Wild origin)
17-03-21 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 04-06-21 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre1.
Protocol: Spring Surface Fern sowing mix 59-68°F Ferns