Antilles Filmy Fern

Hymenophyllum brevifrons

Antilles Filmy Fern

Kunze, Gustav, 1793-1851

Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Hymenophyllaceae
Genus:
Hymenophyllum
Species:
Hymenophyllum brevifrons

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Light Requirements:
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:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded, humid environments