Botanical Name: Common Names:
Microsorum scolopendrium Lauae Iki Lauae Iki Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Epiphytic, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Evergreen dwarf Fern with deeply-divided leathery green fronds. A low-growing, spreading habit makes this Fern ideal as a groundcover or in hanging pots. Suitable for cooler climates. Grows approx. 15-30cm tall x 30-60cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Polypodiaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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