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, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers full sun to part shade. Needs a sheltered position and constant moisture. Great by a stream or river bed. Choose a warm position with filtered sunlight if using as an indoor plant.
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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