Tropical Forkedfern
Sticherus rubiginosus
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States
Dick Culbert
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Gleicheniaceae
- Genus:
- Sticherus
- Species:
- Sticherus rubiginosus
- USDA Symbol:
- DIRU2
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:
- 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