Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Grammitis

Species:

Grammitis jungens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in forested areas with high humidity