About
A lush fern, reaching 50-120cm, with arching fronds in a shuttlecock form. It unfurls attractive fronds in spring. 'Mariesii' is valued in garden settings.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, damp borders
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in shade
PruningRemove old fronds in spring
PropagationDivide in spring or spores
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceFoliar disease rare