Botanical Name: Common Names:
Blechnum brasiliense Volcano Brazilian Tree Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Rosette
Description:
Attractive small tree fern with a rosette habit and with fresh looking green arching fronds that can grow 1m in length. New fronds are bright red and mature to bronze. Naturally found along river beds and creeks. Will add a tropical feel to patios and courtyards. Grows approx. 1.5m H x 1m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
TBA Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Habitat, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Blechnaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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