Smooth Dwarf Polypody
Grammitis elastica
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Cameroon, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, French Guiana, Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Seychelles, Suriname, United States, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Grammitis
- Species:
- Grammitis elastica
- USDA Symbol:
- GRMO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments