California Polypody
Polypodium californicum
Family: Polypodiaceae
California Polypody grows in partial shade and prefers dry to moist rocky soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow California Polypody
California Polypody growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Dry to moist rocky soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for California Polypody as 30-90 days from spores, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
California Polypody (Polypodium californicum) is listed in the Polypodiaceae family and categorized as a fern with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0762
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Plant type
- Fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
California Polypody is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Dry to moist rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Dry to moist rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days from spores and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days from spores
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.