Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Gleicheniaceae

Genus:

Sticherus

Species:

Sticherus rubiginosus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested environments