Caribbean Curlygrass Fern
Schizaea fluminensis
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Schizaeaceae
- Genus:
- Schizaea
- Species:
- Schizaea fluminensis
- USDA Symbol:
- SCFL5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in open, sandy areas