Elegant Kihifern

Adenophorus abietinus

Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Grammitidaceae
Genus:
Adenophorus
Species:
Adenophorus abietinus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to humid, shaded forest environments