LF Polypodium polypodioides (resurrection fern) in Canada

[Lance]

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[froggsong]

heh.. Not much need to bump threads on such a slow site. Although this is the first time I've seen it, but I only check the new posts link these days...

[terrestrial_man]

Do you know that you have some native species of Polypodium there in Canada?
Check this link. Maybe you could collect some??
PLANTS Profile for Polypodium (polypody) | USDA PLANTS

[boabab95]

Yay!!!

[Lance]

That is awesome now I just need to find some oak but where im located Oaks are not around in Alberta. The fern is probably more likely in the eastern part of Canada. But this thought just came to mind. I dont think the Canadian Polypodium polypodioides wouldnt be suited for a tropical vivarium set for darts. Humidity here doesnt get to high. Now Florida on the other hand id say yes.

[Epiphile]

Maybe the species on the west coast with a range extending southward might be your best bet.

Is it just the general shape you like, or do you have an interest in the genus? There are plenty of lookalikes, and many are well suited for vivaria.

[Lance]

Im really interested in its Epiphytic abilities. My next viv is for my orange galacts and I have lots of drift wood on the back wall that would just look awesome with Polypodium polypodioides growing on the wood. Heres a pic of my viv.

[Epiphile]

Hey, nice job on the background there- what did you use?

Epiphytic ferns are tricky in Canada, it's true.

How about this one? I could send you a piece with your package in the spring:

[Lance]

Ya that fern looks pretty sweet. What species is it? The back ground is GS foam and my coco/peat mud mix, terra root and wood. Coco fiber, peat moss, welbond glue.

[Epiphile]

Well, you'll have to let us know how the Welbond mix holds up.

Someone IDd this as Microsorum grossum- good enough for me.