Sidesaddle Bristle Fern
Trichomanes pusillum
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, United States
National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Trichomanes
- Species:
- Trichomanes pusillum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRPU13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 3 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 shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Filmy fern reproducing via spores; requires constantly humid conditions and mature gametophyte phase for successful establishment.