Brazilian Tree Fern. A very beautiful fern with a palm-like crown of stiff ‘fronds’ which are reddish green when young. With age a distinct ‘trunk’ forms. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 90cm. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Blechnum brasiliense
A very beautiful fern with a palm-like crown of stiff ‘fronds’ which are reddish green when young. With age a distinct ‘trunk’ forms
Additional information
| Generic | Blechnum |
|---|---|
| Species | brasiliense |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Brazilian Tree Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Blechnaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Keep permanently moist |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Remove any dead or diseased wood |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale |
| Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity, Re-pot using a lime free compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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