Indian Holly Fern
Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'
SKU
00086
Bright, grassy green fronds are accented by a distinctive gold stripe down the midrib of each lance-shaped leaflet. Widely spaced leaflets create a lacy appearance. An excellent fern for woodland colonies and subtropical compositions. Spreads gently by creeping rhizomes to form a clump. Evergreen.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-rak-nee-OH-dees sim-PLIK-ee-or var-ee-GAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately growing; reaches 18 in. tall, gently spreading 18 to 36 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Thrives in organically rich, acidic soils. Avoid harsh sun exposure. Provide shelter in colder northern gardens. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize periodically through growing season. Remove old faded fronds after new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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