Clothed Umbrella Fern
Sticherus fulvus
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Gleicheniaceae
- Genus:
- Sticherus
- Species:
- Sticherus fulvus
- USDA Symbol:
- STBR5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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