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| Identification |
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Genus
Cyrtomium
Species
falcatum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese netvein hollyfern
holly fern
Family
DRYOPTERIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11392
Data source
HtZn p103
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Fern
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Partial to full shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-07
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This is an insect resistant variety. Cyrtomium falcatum can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. Holly fern (also known as Japanese netvein hollyfern) needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is fertile. Partial to full shade is best for growing this species. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
yes
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Cyrtomium falcatum can be achieved by division.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cyrtomium falcatum is a perennial. Holly fern (locally known in some parts as Japanese netvein hollyfern) is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has shiny, leathery, spiral-forming fronds.
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