Description
Sticherus compactus (also called Compact Sticherus, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, and the fronds are pinnate and up to 1 m long. It grows in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sticherus compactus has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sticherus compactus is a small, evergreen fern that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.