Wavy Filmy Fern
Hymenophyllum undulatum
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States
snotch (www.flickr.com) from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Hymenophyllum
- Species:
- Hymenophyllum undulatum
- USDA Symbol:
- HYUN2
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, organic soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Reproduces via spores; requires constantly humid, shaded conditions and sterile substrate for spore germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI