Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Grammitis

Species:

Grammitis taxifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, forested environments