Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Diellia

Species:

Diellia lauii

USDA Symbol:

DILA24

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Hawaiian rocky slopes and ridges

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Spore propagation requires sterile conditions and high humidity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI