About
An epiphytic orchid from Central and South America with flattened pseudobulbs bearing strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and large, erect panicles of many small, bright yellow flowers with brown spots in spring. A cheerful and floriferous Oncidium for a warm to intermediate glasshouse.
About the genus
Cyrtomium can be tufted evergreen or deciduous ferns with simply pinnate leaves composed of sickle-shaped pinnae; spore-heaps are scattered over the lower surface of the frond
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal
Native toFar East
Care notes
CultivationCan be grown outdoors in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but will require protection from frosts. See how to grow ferns or how to grow tender ferns outdoors for further advice
PruningNo pruning required but frost-damaged fronds can be removed in spring
PropagationPropagate by spores sown at 16°C in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free