About
Arachniodes aristata is an evergreen fern that grows at a moderate pace. It features sturdy, shiny, broadly triangular fronds that are dark green on the top side and lighter underneath, where you can find its light green spores. Each frond is composed of lobed, toothed leaflets, also known as pinnae.
About the genus
This genus comprises approximately 60 species of slow-growing ferns that thrive in shaded environments. They are characterized by their robust, glossy dark green fronds, which often feature yellow streaks.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Sub-tropical, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade. Will be deciduous in very cold winters. Protect with a thick, dry mulch in autumn. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required, but remove any faded or damaged fronds in spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free