Sierra De Luquillo Filmy Fern
Hymenophyllum decurrens
- Native to:
- Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States
Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900,Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900,Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,Bartlett, Harley Harris,1886-1960,author,Bryan, Lester W,Christ, H. (Hermann), b. 1833,Edward Joseph Lowe (en.wikipedia.org),W. & J. Birkenhead
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Hymenophyllum
- Species:
- Hymenophyllum decurrens
- USDA Symbol:
- HYDE6
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:
- moist, rich, well-drained forest soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments