Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Hymenophyllaceae

Genus:

Trichomanes

Species:

Trichomanes setigerum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid environments