Forster's Maiden Fern
Thelypteris forsteri
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, Maluku, Marquesas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Santa Cruz Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tonga, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Thelypteris
- Species:
- Thelypteris forsteri
- USDA Symbol:
- THFO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, damp forest floors