Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Hymenophyllaceae

Genus:

Hymenophyllum

Species:

Hymenophyllum wrightii

USDA Symbol:

HYWR2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 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 to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on mossy rocks and tree trunks

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces via spores; spore germination requires high humidity and shaded conditions on moist substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI