Botanical Name: Blechnum gibbum
Common Name: Dwarf tree fern Type of Plant: fern: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Rosette forming fern when young, later forming a dark, slender trunk to 3' tall; fronds are leathery and somewhat webbed Height to 3' Spread to 4' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade to full shade Soil prefers a well amended soil Hardiness some frost – Zones 15-17, 20-24 Morphology: Leaves Pinnately lobed fronds (not quite divided) to 24" long, leaflets somewhat undulated on margins Flowers none Fruit linear sori, 1/16" across Propagation: division of clump, spores Usage: excellent in containers as a patio specimen, tropical filler, or even accent plant when large enough – usually sold small, and can grow slowly for many years Landscape Care: Watering needs ample watering Fertilizing slow-release fertilizer; feed infrequently Pruning remove dead fronds Pests/Diseases none major Special Conditions/Other Origin: Fiji, Southern Pacific islands Family: Polypodiaceae Notes: |
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