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Plug is 3" to 5" tall or 1" dia. |
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Finishing time |
Pot size Req't for finishing |
Plant height when mature |
Plant Hardiness
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Cyrtomium falcatum (Holly)
Dark green leathery fronds is a staple in the landscape. The fronds are glossy green with mature leaves resembling holly leaves. An outstanding landscape plant for the shade garden, it can be grown where the ground is kept moist
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shade to medium light |
Cell pack to 4 inch - 10 to 12 weeks |
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Zone 6-9 |
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Davallia fejeensis (Lacy Paw)
Open lacy habit on this beautiful fern. Brown paws accentuate pots or baskets. Adaptable to different soils, but will do best in a well drained mix. Keep evenly moist during active growth. Use soluble fertilizer at low to moderate rates, leaching occasionally |
plug |
Light to full shade is ideal. Grows best from 60-85 degrees. Will handle temperatures into the teens, but stops growing completely until the warmer temperatures return. |
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Cell pack to 6 inch - 16 weeks Cell pack to 10 inch - 20 weeks |
Mature size of 12 to 18 inches |
Zone 9-10 |
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Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn)
Excellent fern with beautiful foliage. Fronds emerge a bright coppery-orange, fading over time to green |
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Mature size of 1 to 2 feet. |
Zones 5-9 |
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Humata tyermanii (White Paw)
Named for the white fuzzy rhizomes produced by the plant. Fronds are soft and dark green. Great to use in plantings for color and/or texture. More cold hardy than other tropicals.Adaptable to different soils, but will do best in a well drained mix. Keep evenly moist during active growth. Use soluble fertilizer at low to moderate rates, leaching occasionally
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Light to full shade is ideal. Grows best from 60-85 degrees. Will handle temperatures into the teens, but stops growing completely until the warmer temperatures return |
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Cell pack to 4 inch: 12 to 14 weeks Cell pack to 6 inch: 16 to 20 weeks Cell pack to 8 inch basket: 26-30 weeks |
Mature size of 1 to 2 feet. |
Zone 8 to 10 |
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Nephrolepis exaltata 'Ritas Gold'
Golden Boston Fern
Chartreuse green fronds that grow 18-24 inches long. Slightly more compact than traditional Boston Ferns and the color stays true all summer |
plug |
shade |
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4 inch (8 weeks), 6 inch (12 weeks). |
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Zone 9-10 |
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Nephrolepis exaltata 'Massaii'
True Boston Fern
Large flowing fronds that can reach 3-4 feet long. The "King" of Hanging Basket Ferns. |
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Light 1200-2500 foot candles. Temperature 55-85 degrees is best. Lower temperatures are tolerated, but growth stops. Any well drained potted soil, prefers not to have bark in it. Fertilizer constant feed with 125-200 ppm |
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8 inch Hanging Basket: 18 - 20 weeks 10 inch Hanging Basket: 24-26 weeks |
reach 3-4 feet long |
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Nephrolepis obliterata
Also commonly known as Sword fern. Grows quickly with dense fronds. |
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Very adaptable. Prefers light shade, but will do well in full shade to almost full sun. Prefers 55-85 degrees but will tolerate lower temperatures. Adaptable to different soils, but does best in a well drained mix. Keep evenly moist. |
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Cell pack to 6 inch: 12-16 weeks Cell pack to 8 inch: 5-6 months Cell pack to 1 gallon: 5-6 months |
Mature size of 2 to 3 feet. |
Zone 9 to 10 |
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Phymatosorus diversifolius
Kangaroo, Wart
Nice, adaptable fern, suitable for a wide range of applications. Shiny, dark green foliage is palmate and deeply lobed
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plug |
Light to full shade is ideal. Adaptable to different soils, but will do best in a well drained mix. Keep evenly moist during active growth. Use soluble fertilizer at low to moderate rates, leaching occasionally. |
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Cell-pack to 4 inch: 12 to 16 weeks Cell-pack to 6 inch: 5 to 7 months Cell-pack to 1 gallon: 7 to 10 months |
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Zone 10 |
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Phymatosorus 'Lauae'
Hawaiian Wart Fern
Fast growing evergreen fern. Has green rhizomes and beautiful erect lobbed fronds |
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Light shade. Adaptable to different soils, but will do best in a well drained mix. Keep evenly moist during active growth. |
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Cell pack to 4 inch: 12-16 weeks Cell pack to 6 inch: 5-7 months Cell pack to 1 gallon: 7-10 months |
Finished at 12 inches tall |
Zone 10 |
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Polypodium formosanum Caterpillar or Grub fern
Named for the appearance of its white, hairless feet. Beautiful fern with soft, velvety texture. Also, commonly known as Grub fern. Mature size of 1 to 2 feet.
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plug |
shade |
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Cell pack to 4 inch: 12-16 weeks Cell pack to 6 inch: 5-6 months Cell pack to 8 inch basket: 7-8 months |
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Zone 9-10 |
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Platycerium bifurcatum
Staghorn
Epiphytic ferns that naturally grow on bark or tree branches. They have 2 different types of fronds. Can grow to an impressive size with little care
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Bright light but not direct sun. Does best in day time temperature in the 70's and the nights are in the 50's. |
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Zone 9 to 11 |
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Polypodium polycarpon Grandiceps (Elkhorn)
Evergreen terrestrial or epiphyte fern that has beautiful glossy green fronds. Fronds are krinkled at the top. One of the more unusual and attractive of the tropical ferns |
plug |
shade to bright light |
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Finishes at 3 ft |
Zone 10 |
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Plug is 3" to 5" tall or 1" dia. |
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