Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Elaphoglossum

Species:

Elaphoglossum martinicense

USDA Symbol:

ELMA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Minimum Light:

Part Shade

Best Light:

Part Shade

Habitat:

Tropical forest, Cloud forest, Epiphytic

Ecology:

Occurs primarily as an epiphyte or lithophyte in moist montane tropical forests and cloud forests throughout the Caribbean.

Soil Requirements

Soil:

humus-rich

pH:

acidic

Drainage:

moist

Moisture:

moist

Notes:

Occurs as an epiphyte on tree trunks or on mossy rocks, humus-rich soil, and decomposing organic debris.