About
A tender to semi-tender, clump-forming evergreen to semi-evergreen fern with characteristic lobed lower pinnae (leaflets) and entire pinnae nearer the frond tips.
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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen, Semi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Houseplants
Native toSE Asia Japan
Care notes
CultivationGrows outside in sheltered, frost free areas. Alternatively grow in a frost free or mildly heated greenhouse. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors or how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice
PruningGenerally not required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease -free