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Blechnum nudum

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Blechnum nudum Fishbone Water Fern,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rosette

Description:

Native rosette forming fern with fresh looking green arching fronds that can grow 1m in length. Naturally found along river beds and creeks. Will add a tropical feel to patios and courtyards. Grows approx 1m x 1m. Syn. Lomaria nuda.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Semi Shade, Shade Any, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Habitat, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, 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: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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