Tahiti Bristle Fern
Trichomanes tahitense
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Fiji, Jawa, Maluku, Marquesas, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Niue, Ogasawara-shoto, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Taiwan, Tonga, Vanuatu
Nom. rev.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Trichomanes
- Species:
- Trichomanes tahitense
- USDA Symbol:
- TRTA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers shaded, humid environments typical of tropical forests.
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Filmy fern reproducing by spores; requires constantly humid conditions and specialized propagation techniques.