About
A large, evergreen tree from the Gulf of Guinea islands and West Africa with a stout trunk, broad crown, leathery, elliptic, dark green leaves and small flowers followed by large, rounded, spiny, orange-red fruits. A rare tropical specimen for a warm, humid, frost-free glasshouse.
About the genus
Dipteris is a genus of ferns with fronds that may be simple, pinnate, or finely divided. Species are found in a range of habitats, from woodland floors to rock crevices, and are valued in gardens for their elegant foliage
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.