About
Astrolepis sinuata is a compact, clump-forming evergreen fern characterized by its upright, narrow lance-shaped fronds. These fronds are grey-green and divided into ovate, shallowly lobed leaflets, or pinnae, which feature tan star-like scales on their undersides.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- S US to Arg.
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained, gritty, preferably neutral or slightly alkaline soil in full sun or light shade with the roots protected with a gravel or stone chipping mulch. Protect from winter wet. See how to grow ferns for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required but remove any faded or damaged fronds in spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or spores
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free