Climbing Bristle Fern
Trichomanes scandens
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, United States
GBIF: University of Florida Herbarium
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Trichomanes
- Species:
- Trichomanes scandens
- USDA Symbol:
- TRSC
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:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid, shaded environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Fern reproduces via spores; requires consistently humid conditions and substrate for gametophyte development.