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Gleichenia
Gleichenia is a genus of ferns in the family Gleicheniaceae, found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions, with creeping rhizomes and forked, branching fronds. Commonly grown members are mainly sold for shade-loving outdoor or greenhouse displays, and they need humid, moist conditions to do well.
Gleichenia is a genus of ferns. Its closest relative is the genus Stromatopteris, restricted to New Caledonia.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
