Botanical Name: Common Names:
Blechnum cartilagineum Gristle Fern, Soft Water Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Rosette, V-Shaped
Description:
Attractive fern that grows to 1m high with a similar spread. Broad pale green fronds. Very effective when multi-planted, even as an under-story plant beneath shady trees. Adds a tropical feel to a protected garden, patio tub or sheltered garden position. Grows approx 1m H x 1m W. Syn. Oceaniopteris cartilaginea.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Caterpillars, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Blechnaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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