Hawai'I Potato Fern
Marattia douglasii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Marattiaceae
- Genus:
- Marattia
- Species:
- Marattia douglasii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- Not Applicable
Native Range
United States: Hawaii
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to humid forest floors