Overview

Sphaerostephanos elatus is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Sphaerostephanos, part of the Thelypteridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sphaerostephanos elatus grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include understorey planting and woodland gardens.

About

Sphaerostephanos elatus is a clump-forming fern cultivar belonging to the genus Sphaerostephanos in the Thelypteridaceae family. It features deciduous foliage and thrives in full shade, ideally on a north-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for understorey planting and woodland gardens. Best planted in well-drained soil with watering during establishment, it can be propagated by spores or division and is of interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sphaerostephanos

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Sphaerostephanos elatus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Understorey planting, woodland gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sphaerostephanos elatus

Propagation

Spores, division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions