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