Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Grammitis

Species:

Grammitis baldwinii

USDA Symbol:

GRBA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained organic soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to humid forest environments, prefers shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces via spores; requires moist, humid conditions for gametophyte development.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI