Taxonomy

Division:

Psilophyta | - Whisk-ferns

Family:

Psilotaceae

Genus:

Psilotum

Species:

Psilotum ×intermedium

USDA Symbol:

PSIN7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in rocky or sandy substrates

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces via spores, not seeds; spore germination requires mycorrhizal association and is difficult to achieve in cultivation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI