Botanical Name: Common Names:
Polystichum proliferum Mother Shield Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Dense, Rosette
Description:
Hardy ground fern from the cool, moist areas of southern Australia. Dark green, leathery, divided fronds arch and grow to 1m in length. Grows in a wide range of conditions.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Any Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers well drained, moist soils but will adapt to most. Performs best in dappled shade but will tolerate full sun for short periods.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Polypodiaceae 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: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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