Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Blechnum

Species:

Blechnum underwoodianum

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested environments