Japanese Climbing Fern
Lygodium japonicum
Family: Lygodiaceae
Japanese Climbing Fern grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, acidic soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Japanese Climbing Fern
Japanese Climbing Fern growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Japanese Climbing Fern 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
Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum) is listed in the Lygodiaceae family and categorized as a climbing 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-0788
- Family
- Lygodiaceae
- Plant type
- Climbing Fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Japanese Climbing Fern is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.5
- Water needs
- 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.