Blechnum vulcanicum

Blechnum vulcanicum

Native to:
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marquesas, New Guinea, Philippines, Society Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tubuai Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Aspleniaceae
Genus:
Blechnum
Species:
Blechnum vulcanicum
USDA Symbol:
BLVU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained volcanic soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in volcanic regions