Bristly Bristle Fern
Trichomanes setigerum
- Native to:
- Borneo, Philippines
Schmidt, Friedrich, 1832-1908,Mohl, Hugo von, 1805-1872 Schlechtendal, D. F. L. von (Diederich Franz Leonhard), 1794-1866,Christ, H. (Hermann), b. 1833,Alwin Berger,Henry A. Dreer (Firm) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Yates, Lorenzo Gordin, 1837-1909,Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900,Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Trichomanes
- Species:
- Trichomanes setigerum
- USDA Symbol:
- TRSE9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 15 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 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- 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 specialized propagation techniques.