An evergreen, frost-tender fern with an upright, spreading habit growing to 90cm tall and wide. The broadly lance-shaped, pinnate fronds grow upright initially before arching and then drooping with age. Good for air purification
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
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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 moderate to high humidity and good ventilation. During the growing season, water moderately with soft water and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Fronds can rot if they become too wet. See how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice
Propagate by spores, sow spores at 21°C as soon as ripe; resulting plants may not come true. Separate rooted runners in late winter or early spring
Remove any dead fronds
Can suffer from scale insects
May be susceptible to rot if fronds become too wet