They are terrestrial or epiphytic ferns, with a creeping, densely hairy or scaly rhizome bearing fronds at intervals along its length. The species differ in size and general appearance and in the character of the fronds, which are evergreen, persisting for 1–2 years, pinnate or pinnatifid (rarely simple entire), and from 10–80 cm or more long. The sori or groups of spore-cases (sporangia) are borne on the back of the frond; they are globose and naked, not covered with a membrane (indusium). Polypodies have some use in herbalism, but are today most important in horticulture where several species, hybrids, and their cultivars like Polypodium 'Green Wave' are commonly used as ornamental plants for shady locations. Polypodium have a bitter-sweet taste and are among the rather few ferns that are used in cooking; in this case as a spice e.g. for nougat.
Polypodium Vulgare Care
Polypodium Vulgare
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
15°C - 16°C
Hardiness zone
6 - 8
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Requires abundant watering with soft water, but overflow is not permissible, it is desirable to water when the top layer of the soil dries. A plant is harmful as an excess of moisture (in this case the rhizome becomes numb), and drying out. In summer, water every 7 days, in winter – every 10 days.
Pruning
Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.
Fertilizer
During growth, once a month to feed diluted 2 times with mineral fertilizer. However, it is better to use organic top dressing.
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Temperature
Plant Hardiness Zones show how well plants withstand cold winter temperatures.
Additional
Polypodium vulgare has no toxic effects reported. Polypodium vulgare is an evergreen, hardy fern with attractive ladder-like, leathery foliage with distinctive pimply undersides. Unusually for ferns, Polypodium vulgare thrives in dry conditions and can sometimes colonise old trees.
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