About
Arachniodes standishii is an evergreen fern that grows in clumps, featuring broadly ovate to triangular fronds. The leaves are finely divided, creating a delicate, lacy texture that gives the plant a light, airy look.
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
- Loam, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Ferns, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- Korea, Japan
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but free draining soil in partial or full shade. Good contrast to plants with bolder foliage. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.
- Pruning
- No pruning required, but can remove and dead or damaged fronds as required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or spores
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free