About
An epiphytic evergreen fern, with a creeping, blue-green rhizome and pinnatifid pale green fronds to 50cm long, held on straw-coloured stalks.
About the genus
Polypodiodes is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Sub-tropical
Native toChina, Taiwan, Japan
Care notes
CultivationMay be grown outdoors in the mildest areas of the UK if well-protected in winter; plant in moderately fertile, well-drained gritty soil, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter. In colder areas, grow under glass, in equal parts fine-grade bark, perlite and charcoal See how to grow tender ferns outdoors
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by spores, or by division in spring or early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free