About
A slightly tender, clump-forming, evergreen fern with erect fronds divided into long, wavy, broadly linear to narrowly lance-shaped, glossy leaflets.
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, Chalk, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Houseplants
Native toE Australia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil with added leaf mould in partial shade or full shade. Can also be grown in a cool greenhouse or as a houseplant if kept away from central heating. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors or how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free