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Didymochlaena truncatula
tree maidenhair fern
An evergreen fern that can reach 1m or more, with long, mid-green fronds divided into wedge-shaped leaflets, and tinged red when young
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Red | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- 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
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