Scaly Dwarf Polypody

Grammitis cultrata

Scaly Dwarf Polypody

Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Polypodiaceae
Genus:
Grammitis
Species:
Grammitis cultrata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Typically found in cloud forests or humid montane regions