Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Cyatheaceae

Genus:

Alsophila

Species:

Alsophila portoricensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to cloud forests, prefers high humidity