Plant Profile
Microsorum spectrum
Lauaʻe, Peʻahi
Main Plant Information
Genus
Microsorum
Species
spectrum
Varieties
- pentadactylum
- spectrum
Hawaiian Names with Diacritics
- Lauaʻe
- Peʻahi
Hawaiian Names
- Lauae
- Peahi
Common Names
- Triploid fern
Synonyms
- Colysis spectrum
- Drynaria spectrum
- Drynaria thouinianum
- Phymatodes spectrum
- Pleopeltis spectrum
- Polypodium spectrum
- Polypodium thouinianum
Plant Characteristics
Distribution Status
Endemic
Endangered Species Status
No Status
Plant Form / Growth Habit
No data available.
Mature Size, Height (in feet)
No data available.
Life Span
No data available.
Landscape Uses
No data available.
Plant Produces Flowers
No data available.
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Characteristics
Plant texture
No data available.
Pests and Diseases
Growth Requirements
Fertilizer
13-13-13 slow release fertilizer every six months for plants in pots. For larger potted ferns showing poor color or not producing crosiers (fiddleheads or emerging fronds) use a complete fertilizer at half the recommended strength. Do not till solid fertilizers into soil since ferns have a shallow root system.
Water Requirements
No data available.
Light Conditions
No data available.
Environmental Information
Natural Zones (Elevation in feet, Rainfall in inches)
No data available.
Habitat
- Epiphyte
- Terrestrial
Special Features and Information
Additional References
[1] Studia Mirabilum http://studiamirabilium.com/2013/03/10/more-southern-koolau-goodies/ [Accessed 10/17/13]
