Eostema sanctae-luciae

Solenandra sanctae-luciae

Native to:
Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Solenandra
Species:
Solenandra sanctae-luciae
USDA Symbol:
EXSA2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Ferns reproduce via spores; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and can take several months to produce gametophytes.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI