Blechnum brasiliense
dwarf Brazilian tree fern
An evergreen, frost-tender fern reaching a height and spread of 1.5m by 1m. The erect to arching fronds are slightly crinkled; new fronds emerge an intense pinkish-red colour before maturing to a glossy green. Over time, the erect rhizome will form a thin trunk around 30cm high
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Blechnaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Blechnum are mostly evergreen ferns with erect or creeping rhizomes and simply pinnate, leathery fronds, the fertile ones usually erect, the sterile often spreading
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico to South America
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown under glass in frost-free conditions in a neutral to acid loam compost with bright filtered or indirect light, a humid atmosphere and good ventilation
Propagation
Propagate by spores in summer or propagate by division but may take some time to re-establish
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Tidy if necessary, removing older fronds
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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