Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Acrostichum

Species:

Acrostichum aureum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

golden

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, waterlogged, saline soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in mangrove swamps