Crisped Bristle Fern
Trichomanes crispum
- Native to:
- Belize, Brazil, Central American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Trichomanes
- Species:
- Trichomanes crispum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRCR3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, rich, well-drained forest soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in humid, shaded environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Filmy fern reproduces via spores requiring constantly humid conditions; spore germination is slow and requires high humidity and shade.