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Psilotum nudum (Whisk Fern)

Whisk Fern, Skeleton Fern


Prized as a rare primitive vascular plant, Psilotum nudum (Whisk Fern) is a small evergreen fern with many upright, bright green to yellow or yellowish-orange, triangle-shaped stems and showy, bright yellow spore cases on the upper stems. Lacking leaves, Whisk Fern can be either epiphytic (growing on trees) or terrestrial. The stems are erect when terrestrial, and are often pendulous when epiphytic. Native to Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, Whisk Fern is considered rather weedy by some or grown as a curiosity by others. Primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations, Whisk Fern can also be grown in containers.

  • Grows up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun, part shade to full shade in humusy, acid to neutral, moist but well-drained soils. It is somewhat tolerant to salty wind but not direct salt spray.
  • Generally pest and disease free. Deer resistant.
  • Propagate by spores.
  • Native to Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

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Requirements

Hardiness 8 – 11
Plant Type Ferns
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 12" – 18" (30cm – 45cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants United States, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southwest, Arizona, Texas
Garden Uses Patio and Containers

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 8 – 11
Plant Type Ferns
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spacing 12" – 18" (30cm – 45cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Native Plants United States, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southwest, Arizona, Texas
Garden Uses Patio and Containers

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