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FernsHouseplants
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Davalliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow indoors or under glass in a peat-free multipurpose compost or a mix of 1 part loam, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts leaf mould, in bright filtered light, with high humidity. See how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice
Propagation
Propagate from spores or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as necessary
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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