Comb Fern
Grammitis blechnoides
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hainan, India, Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
James, S A; Michael Sundue
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Grammitis
- Species:
- Grammitis blechnoides
- USDA Symbol:
- CTBL2
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 loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid, shaded environments