Chrysopteris areolata
A large, subtropical, creeping fern, with upright to arching, deeply lobed leaves to 60cm long; the fronds are blue-green with a pronounced glaucous bloom
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Under glass, grow in 1 part each loam, medium-grade bark, and charcoal, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts coarse leaf mould. Provide full light or bright, filtered light. During growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. See how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice
Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe. Divide rhizomes in spring
No pruning required
May be susceptible to scale insects
Generally disease-free