Comb Fern
Grammitis blechnoides
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., 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