Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Gleicheniaceae

Genus:

Sticherus

Species:

Sticherus fulvus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers forested areas with high humidity