Description
Lophocolea fertilis (also called Fertile Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to yellow-brown, non-flowering plant found in the wetter parts of Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and woodlands, and in wetter areas of grasslands and heaths.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophocolea fertilis is a small, tufted, perennial species that can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in partial shade, in a moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun, but it will require more frequent watering. It is tolerant of drought, but it will not tolerate standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by sowing spores in the autumn.