Epiphytic Curlygrass Fern
Schizaea poeppigiana
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Schizaeaceae
- Genus:
- Schizaea
- Species:
- Schizaea poeppigiana
- USDA Symbol:
- SCPO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- 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:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions