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Pellaea falcata
sickle fern
An evergreen, tufted fern with erect, dark green, glossy fronds up to 75cm long. Fronds are divided into short, oblong to curved leaflets with margins that are sometimes wavy
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Clay
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
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted, Clump forming
- Genus
Pellaea can be evergreen or deciduous, tufted ferns with pinnate to tripinnate fronds
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- India to Australasia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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