Licorice Fern Plant
Licorice Fern (Polypodium glycyrrhiza) is a fern growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 7-11, with slow growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring shade and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Fern
Height
0.3 to 0.6 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Shade
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
USA
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
40% Loam, 40% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.4 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Digestion Support
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
Traditionally used for respiratory issues and immune support.
Traditional uses
- Chewed raw rhizomes for their licorice flavor
- Used as a cough drop
- Used to treat chest pains, shortness of breath, and vomiting blood
- Used to treat diarrhea
- Used to flavor Hudson's Bay tea
Potential health benefits
- May help with acid reflux and indigestion
- May help treat peptic ulcers
- May ease upper respiratory conditions
- May protect against cavities
- May reduce allergic reactions
- May prevent liver toxicity