Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Schizaeaceae

Genus:

Schizaea

Species:

Schizaea poeppigiana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical and subtropical regions