Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Hymenophyllaceae

Genus:

Trichomanes

Species:

Trichomanes boschianum

USDA Symbol:

TRBO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Highly sensitive to disturbance; found in sheltered, fire-protected microhabitats like sandstone rock shelters and cave entrances.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, 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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces via spores; requires constantly humid microhabitats such as rock shelters and cave entrances for gametophyte survival.