Taxonomy

Division:

Psilophyta | - Whisk-ferns

Family:

Psilotaceae

Genus:

Psilotum

Species:

Psilotum complanatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Guam, Hawaii, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in shaded, humid environments