Location specific values:
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    [elevation] => 89.3565
    [rainfall] => 1014.2284
    [cold_temperature] => -3.9
    [temperature] => 31.1
    [user_eto] => 1081.52556324
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Plant specific values:
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    [eto_corrected] => 1160
    [eto_adjusted_rain_min (rain_min_irrigation / eto_corrected)] => 1.34568965
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Dotted Cochlidium (Cochlidium punctatum) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Dotted Cochlidium

(Cochlidium punctatum)

Dotted Cochlidium (Cochlidium punctatum)

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Climate Requirements for Lake Ridge, Virginia

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 61" - 83" 40" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 73°F - 85°F 88°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 37°F - 54°F 25°F Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant Too cold
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Cochlidium punctatum, commonly known as the Dotted Cochlidium, is an evergreen fern native to the cloud forests and humid mountain regions of South America. It typically grows to a modest height of 0.5 feet (0.15 meters) and a width of 0.3 feet (0.09 meters). This fern is characterized by its delicate fronds which are dotted with sori, giving it a unique texture and appearance. The fronds are typically a vibrant green, adding a lush look to shaded garden areas.

Dotted Cochlidium is valued for its ability to thrive in low-light conditions, making it an excellent choice for shaded gardens or as an understory plant in tropical or subtropical landscapes. It prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil and high humidity, which mimics its natural cloud forest habitat. While it does best in partial to full shade, it can tolerate some sun if kept moist. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, but it can suffer from root rot if overwatered or if the soil does not drain well. This fern is not known for being invasive and is generally a low-maintenance addition to the garden.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Fern
  • Height: 0.15-0.5 feet
  • Width: 0.15-0.3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant

Natural Habitat

native to the cloud forests and humid mountain regions of South America

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Cochlidium punctatum, Cochlidium paucinervatum, Grammitis punctata, Monogramma rudolfii, Grammitis paucinervata, Polypodium paucinervatum

GBIF Accepted Name: Cochlidium punctatum (Raddi) L.E.Bishop