About
A clump-forming evergreen fern of light green lance-shaped, irregularly lobed, feathery fronds.
About the genus
Pteris can be evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous ferns, with short or long rhizomes and fronds that may be pinnate to 4-pinnate
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand, Chalk, Clay
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationWill grow well in any moist but well-drained soil, in shade or dappled shade. See how to grow ferns for further advice
PruningCut back any dead foliage to rejuvenate
PropagationPropagate by division and spores
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to eelworm, scale insects, aphids and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to sooty mould, rust and leaf spot.