Sawtooth Filmy Fern

Hymenophyllum serrulatum

Sawtooth Filmy Fern

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
green

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

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