Didymochlaena truncatula

RHS Plant Profile
tree maidenhair fern

Synonyms

Aspidium truncatulum
Didymochlaena lunulata

Ferns

An evergreen fern that can reach 1m or more, with long, mid-green fronds divided into wedge-shaped leaflets, and tinged red when young

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Dryopteridaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Old World Tropics

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in moist but well-drained, humus-rich compost in bright, filtered light with high humidity. See how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by spores or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free