Sierra De Luquillo Dwarf Polypody

Grammitis hanekeana

Native to:
Puerto Rico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Polypodiaceae
Genus:
Grammitis
Species:
Grammitis hanekeana
USDA Symbol:
GRHA4

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
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to cloud forests, prefers high humidity