Araiostegia perdurans

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Synonyms

Leucostegia parvipinnata
Araiostegia parvipinnata
Araiostegia parvipinnula

Ferns
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A clump-forming, deciduous fern with triangular, bright green fronds divided into small, ovate, deeply lobed leaflets (pinnae). Borderline hardy and dislikes winter wet

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Chalk, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Chalk Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Neutral or Alkaline

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Davalliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
S. & C. China

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. Best protected from winter wet. Under glass, grow in equal parts loam, charcoal & limestone chippings in good light with low humidity. Water sparingly and feed at half strength monthly. See how to grow ferns for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Wall side borders
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required. However, old faded foliage can be removed if needed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free