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Tangle fern (Gleichenia)
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Tangle fern
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Attributes of Tangle fern
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Tangle fern
Distribution of Tangle fern
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Distribution Map of Tangle fern
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Tangle fern
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Tangle fern is known for its preference for dappled light and consistently moist soil, making it well-suited to shaded garden areas or as understory plants in greenhouses. With an optimal temperature range of 60-70°F, these plants require a humid environment to thrive. Tangle fern can face challenges such as pests like scale insects and fern weevils, and disease issues like root rot, often due to overwatering. Seasonal care adjustments include reduced watering in winter and protection from frost, while the warm growing season may call for increased humidity and stable water provision.
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6 most common species：
Swamp umbrella fern
Swamp umbrella fern is a small fern that is sometimes called tangle fern. This name refers to the masses of tangled roots that Gleichenia dicarpa forms. Thanks to this specific characteristic, Gleichenia dicarpa is commonly used to prevent soil erosion.
Carrier tangle
Carrier tangle is a fern found in large colonies in damp areas such as waterfalls, swamps, open forests, and under cliffs in Australia and New Zealand. This fern often forms dense, impenetrable tangles (hence why it is called a “tangle”).
Alpine tangle fern
Alpine tangle fern is a fern characterized by its delicate, divided fronds that give it a feathery appearance. These fronds are typically green, often with a slight reddish tinge, reflecting alpine tangle fern's adaptation to cooler alpine environments. The wiry, creeping rhizomes suggest its resilience, anchoring the plant in rocky soils and aiding in its spread across mountainous terrains. Alpine tangle fern forms dense clusters, which contribute to its survival against the elements.
Gleichenia punctulata
Gleichenia punctulata is a distinctive fern with arching, divided fronds that evoke a feathery appearance. Its environment plays a crucial role in its survival, thriving in shady, moist conditions often found in forest understories. The small, round sori dots beneath the fronds are key identification markers. This species is known for its resilience and ability to cover ground, creating an almost prehistoric undergrowth ambiance.
Pitted tangle fern
Pitted tangle fern is a striking fern known for its twice-divided fronds that create a dense, feather-like appearance. The fronds have a distinguishing feature where young leaflets are initially enveloped by older, larger leaflets, promoting a humid microclimate conducive to spore germination. Thriving in shaded, moist environments, pitted tangle fern exhibits a creeping growth pattern, allowing it to form expansive ground covers in its native habitat.
Coral fern
Coral fern is a tropical fern with a distinctive sprawling growth habit, its slender, divided fronds creating a dense, tangled thicket. This species thrives in the dappled sunlight of forest floors, often forming a carpet-like layer that adds to the ecosystem's diversity. Its wiry stems and green, leathery leaflets adapt well to the humid conditions, enabling coral fern to successfully colonize and spread across the understory.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts About Tangle fern
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Attributes of Tangle fern
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Tangle fern
Distribution of Tangle fern
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Distribution Map of Tangle fern
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Tangle fern
Feedback
Tangle fern is known for its preference for dappled light and consistently moist soil, making it well-suited to shaded garden areas or as understory plants in greenhouses. With an optimal temperature range of 60-70°F, these plants require a humid environment to thrive. Tangle fern can face challenges such as pests like scale insects and fern weevils, and disease issues like root rot, often due to overwatering. Seasonal care adjustments include reduced watering in winter and protection from frost, while the warm growing season may call for increased humidity and stable water provision.
Exploring the Tangle fern Plants
Feedback
6 most common species：
Swamp umbrella fern
Swamp umbrella fern is a small fern that is sometimes called tangle fern. This name refers to the masses of tangled roots that Gleichenia dicarpa forms. Thanks to this specific characteristic, Gleichenia dicarpa is commonly used to prevent soil erosion.
Carrier tangle
Carrier tangle is a fern found in large colonies in damp areas such as waterfalls, swamps, open forests, and under cliffs in Australia and New Zealand. This fern often forms dense, impenetrable tangles (hence why it is called a “tangle”).
Alpine tangle fern
Alpine tangle fern is a fern characterized by its delicate, divided fronds that give it a feathery appearance. These fronds are typically green, often with a slight reddish tinge, reflecting alpine tangle fern's adaptation to cooler alpine environments. The wiry, creeping rhizomes suggest its resilience, anchoring the plant in rocky soils and aiding in its spread across mountainous terrains. Alpine tangle fern forms dense clusters, which contribute to its survival against the elements.
Gleichenia punctulata
Gleichenia punctulata is a distinctive fern with arching, divided fronds that evoke a feathery appearance. Its environment plays a crucial role in its survival, thriving in shady, moist conditions often found in forest understories. The small, round sori dots beneath the fronds are key identification markers. This species is known for its resilience and ability to cover ground, creating an almost prehistoric undergrowth ambiance.
Show More Species
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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