Microsorum Species, Blue Oil Fern, Blue Mirror Fern, Blue Strap Fern

Microsorumsteerei

Genus
Microsorum (my-kroh-SOR-um)
Synonym
Polypodium steerei
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10b) | November 2008 | positive

This plant is a perfect addition to a pathway in a night garden. The jade green appears iridescent black under landscaping lights. The ...Read More

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