About

A lush fern, reaching 50-120cm, with arching shuttlecock fronds. It unfurls attractive fronds. 'Bob' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Polypodium can be evergreen or deciduous ferns, with creeping rhizomes bearing simple or pinnate fronds at intervals

Plant details

Suggested usesShade, woodland

Care notes

CultivationMoist humus-rich soil, shade
PruningRemove old fronds spring
PropagationDivide or spores
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceDisease rare