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Doryopteris pedata
hand fern
A compact, clumping, evergreen fern to 60cm tall bearing deeply-lobed fronds with dark veins on wiry black stems; the shorter, sterile fronds are palmate-shaped whilst the fertile fronds are borne on taller stems and have narrower lobes
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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
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Americas
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an open, humus-rich compost in bright, filtered light with a minimum temperature of 15°C
Propagation
Propagate from spores, or by division in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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