Musk Fern
Phymatosorus grossus
- Native to:
- Australia, Borneo, Fiji, Hainan, Marquesas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Pitcairn Is., Solomon Is., Tokelau-Manihiki, Tonga, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Phymatosorus
- Species:
- Phymatosorus grossus
- USDA Symbol:
- PHGR61
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas