Indian Holly Fern
Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'
Bright grass green fronds are accented by distinctive gold stripe down the midrib of each lance-shaped leaflet. Leaflets widely spaced on the stem for a lacy appearance. An excellent fern for woodland colonies and subtropical compositions.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-rak-nee-OH-dees sim-PLIK-ee-or |
| Key feature: | Woodland Garden |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 18 inches tall and as wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Variegated |
| Item no.: | 0086 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Bright grass green fronds are accented by distinctive gold stripe down the midrib of each lance-shaped leaflet. Leaflets widely spaced on the stem for a lacy appearance. An excellent fern for woodland colonies and subtropical compositions.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-rak-nee-OH-dees sim-PLIK-ee-or |
| Key feature: | Woodland Garden |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growth to 18 inches tall and as wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Variegated |
| Item no.: | 0086 |
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