Drynaria rigidula (Basket Fern) - Image 2

Botanical names: Drynaria rigidula, Polypodium rigidulum

Common name: Basket Fern

Family: Polypodiaceae

Origin: East Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-12?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEpiphyte plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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