Kauai Digit Fern 🛑 Endangered
Hemionitis angelica
David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Hemionitis
- Species:
- Hemionitis angelica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Bloom Months:
- may
- Bloom Colors:
- Not Applicable
Native Range
United States: Hawaii
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, humid environments