Description
Diplazium esculentoides (also called Esculent Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is an evergreen, clump-forming fern with pinnate leaves and a creeping rhizome. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, streambanks, and rocky slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplazium esculentoides has a small, greenish-white flower with a single, long-stalked spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin, upright stem and a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplazium esculentoides can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Diplazium esculentoides
Diplazium esculentoides is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.