About
A frost-tender fern to 50cm tall with upright to arching deeply-lobed fronds with ends that curl downwards; juvenile foliage emerges yellow-green before maturing to dark green.
About the genus
A genus of ferns with bushy, dark green fronds, often grown as a houseplant
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeFerns
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in any chalk-free, moist but well-drained soil with plenty of added leaf-mould. If growing indoors, water freely and feed once a month when in active growth. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors for further advice
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free outdoors but under glass may be susceptible to scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Sooty mould