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Pteris semipinnata

A tender to semi-tender, clump forming evergreen to semi-evergreen fern with distinctive lobed lower pinnae (leaflets) and entire pinnae nearer the frond tips.

Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Chalk
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Pteridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen or Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Pteris can be evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous ferns, with short or long rhizomes and fronds that may be pinnate to 4-pinnate

Name status

Correct

Plant range
SE Asia Japan

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows outside in sheltered, frost free areas. Alternatively grow in a frost free or mildly heated greenhouse. See how to grow tender ferns outdoors or how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Houseplants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Generally not required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease -free

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