Kamraj

Helminthostachys zeylanica

Native to:
Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Guam, Hainan, India, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Ophioglossaceae
Genus:
Helminthostachys
Species:
Helminthostachys zeylanica
USDA Symbol:
HEZE

Growth Characteristics

Height:
50 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

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