Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leafless evergreen fronds 20 to 60 inches long and 8 inches wide with a dark brown to black central rib. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Spore or tissue culture. |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
MySecretIslandGarden | On February 23, 2023 | Miscellaneous Event The transplant of my very large Bird's nest fern has been a success and it is now in its happy place after trying various locations. It's under the areca palms on the east side. |
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Cool photo! by plantladylin | Feb 4, 2015 1:31 PM | 2 |