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A lovely fern having dark green fronds with a fine lacy texture. A dark brown trunk holds a spreading crown of feathery, arching fronds 5 to 7 feet long. Beautiful accent for a tropical effect. Partial to full shade. Slow-growing to 15 feet high, its crown to 12 feet across. Spore grown. Non-hardy.

Performance and Requirements

Light needs: Partial to full shade

Watering Needs: Needs wet or constantly moist soil.

Pruning Time: No Value

Growth Rate: Slow Growing

Growth Habit: Arching

Design Information

Companion Plants

JAPANESE ARALIA
Fatsia japonica

EVERBLOOMING GARDENIA
Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii'

ELIJAH BLUE FESCUE
Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (F. ovina var. glauca)

HEAVENLY BAMBOO
Nandina domestica

FORTNIGHT LILY
Dietes bicolor (Moraea bicolor)

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Design Styles: Perfect Fern for bringing down high walls in enclosed gardens, atriums and walled courtyards. Place against a vertical surface to encourage bending or let it stand alone as a centerpiece. Most attractive when grouped into a Fern dell, which is refreshing in hot climates. Keep away from hot or persistent winds.

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Background Information

Botanical Pronunciation: dik-SO-ni-a ant-ARK-tik-a

Catalog Description: A lovely fern having dark green fronds with a fine lacy texture. A dark brown trunk holds a spreading crown of feathery, arching fronds 5 to 7 feet long. Beautiful accent for a tropical effect. Partial to full shade. Slow-growing to 15 feet high, its crown to 12 feet across. Spore grown. Non-hardy.