An evergreen fern to 45cm tall, with spreading, broad fronds composed of opposite pairs of ovate leaflets (pinnae); tiny dark brown sori (spore-producing clusters) are scattered across the undersides. Grow in a well-drained, shady border, rock garden, or cool greenhouse
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
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Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. In cold regions protect the crown with straw in winter. Under glass, grow in 1 part each loam, medium grade bark and charcoal, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts coarse leaf mould, in bright, indirect light. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors for further advice
Propagate by sowing spores at 16°C in late summer
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free