About
An evergreen fern with triangular fronds held on upright stems and reaching up to 3m tall, eventually forming large clumps of foliage. Each frond is two or three times divided into leaflets that are coloured mid- to dark green with silvery undersides.
About the genus
A genus of tree ferns, native to Tropical America, with silvery-green triangular fronds on upright stems. They may develop small trunks as they become larger
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitBushy, Clump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
Native toTrop. & Subtrop. Americas
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial or full shade in a sheltered position. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors for further advice
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
PropagationPropagate by sowing spores or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free