Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Helminthostachys

Species:

Helminthostachys zeylanica

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid environments