Botanical Name: Cyrtomium falcatum
Common Name: Holly fern Type of Plant: fern: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape medium sized coarse fern with upright, arching, leathery fronds forming an irregular clump of dark green, glossy foliage Height 2 to 3' Spread 2 to 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/outdoors thrives in part shade; does well in bright light indoors Soil well-drained, highly organic soil is best Hardiness some frost; zones 5-9, 14-24 Morphology: Leaves pinnately compound; pinnae ovate to elliptic or falcate, to 4" long, slightly wavy margins, petioles densely scaly; may form scaly rhizomes Flowers none Fruit sori round, 1/8" diameter, scattered on undersides of fronds Propagation: spore, division Usage: effective in fern groupings, under trees, in containers and raised planters; durable house plant; one of the hardiest and most durable ferns used in landscaping Landscape Care: Watering likes ample watering Fertilizing balanced, half-strength feeding monthly Pruning remove dead fronds, divide if needed Pests/Diseases scale, thrips, mealybug, spider mites Special Conditions/Other plant high in soil to assure good drainage Origin: Southern Asia Family: Polypodiaceae Notes: |
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