Hard Shield fern. A beautiful fern with dark green fronds forming a shuttle cock arrangement. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 80cm. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Polystichum auriculatum
A beautiful fern with dark green fronds forming a shuttle cock arrangement
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Polystichum |
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Species | auriculatum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Hard Shield fern |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Dryopteridaceae |
Spread | 80cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
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 |
Propagation | Division |
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