About
Didymochlaena truncatula, the tree maidenhair fern, is an evergreen fern reaching 1 m or more with long, mid-green fronds divided into wedge-shaped leaflets that emerge tinged red when young, ageing to deep green. A bold and ornamental fern for a warm, moist, shaded position in a heated greenhouse or conservatory.
About the genus
Didymochlaena is a genus of evergreen tropical ferns producing long, divided fronds with wedge-shaped leaflets that are often attractively tinged red when young. Grown as ornamental ferns in heated glasshouses and conservatories.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.