Antilles Filmy Fern

Hymenophyllum brevifrons

Native to:
Cuba, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States
Antilles Filmy Fern

Kunze, Gustav, 1793-1851

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Hymenophyllaceae
Genus:
Hymenophyllum
Species:
Hymenophyllum brevifrons
USDA Symbol:
HYBR6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

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