Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Marattiaceae

Genus:

Angiopteris

Species:

Angiopteris evecta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Guam, Hawaii, Palau

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:

thrives in humid, shaded environments