Sticherus urceolatus       0

Author: M. Garrett (fl. 1998) & Gintaras Kantvilas (1956-)
Family: Gleicheniaceae
Genus: Sticherus
English name: Spreading Fan Fern
Zone: Australia

References
- Sticherus urceolatus (Gleicheniaceae), a new fern species from southern Australia, Garrett, Michael and Kantvilas, Gintaras and Laws, H. Muelleria: An Australian Journal of Botany 1998 Vol. 11 pag. 101-111. DOI
General specifications
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): 4,9ft x 4,9ft
Plant with a spacing of: 4,4ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week 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).
Experiences in the garden
20-03-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
01-05-17 Send a batch to nursery Ezavin.
03-11-17B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
13-12-17 Send a batch to nursery Ecoute.
29-01-20C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
06-04-20 Sown seeds in a tray and germinated at 22-06-20 but the seedlings did not survive in Serre1.
Protocol: Spring Surface Fern sowing mix 64-72°F Ferns