Royal Lipfern

Hemionitis notholaenoides

Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Pteridaceae
Genus:
Hemionitis
Species:
Hemionitis notholaenoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may

Native Range

United States: Texas

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