Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Ophioglossum

Species:

Ophioglossum pendulum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in humid, shaded forest floors