Bauer's Bristle Fern
Trichomanes bauerianum
- Native to:
- Cook Is., Hawaii, Norfolk Is., Tubuai Is., United States
GBIF: Daniel Ohlsen|Dr Patrick Brownsey|Leon Perrie|Lara Shepherd|Misha Chute
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Trichomanes
- Species:
- Trichomanes bauerianum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRBA3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- 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 humid, shaded environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Filmy fern reproducing via spores; requires constantly humid conditions and specialized propagation.