Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hypolepis muelleri Ground Fern, Harsh Ground Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rosette, Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
Small native fern that grows in swampy areas. Dark-green upright fronds. Plant as an under-story plant beneath shady trees along waterways. Grows approx. 30-100cm tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Wetlands, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Caterpillars, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Performs best in moist soil in a part-shade location.
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
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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