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underwater leucostegia

Leucostegia immersa

Low Maintenance

Genus: Leucostegia
Family: Davalliaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, deciduous fern developing from spreading rhizomes. The leaves are broadly triangular, divided into many small, bright green leaflets with bronze tints in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in a shady position

Pruning

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by sowing spores in mid- to late summer or by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years