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Aspleniums are excellent for making statements in and around the office and house.
'Crissie' is a beautiful new birds nest fern with a bowl or basket shape. As the plant matures the ends of the leaves become branched or "fingered" forming a very distinct look. Excellent for 6 to 8 inch containers |
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An incredible selection of tissue cultured Blechnum brasiliense (dwarf tree fern).The beautiful symmetry and unique palm-like appearance of the light green fronds give this very distinct plant great marketing features. ‘Silver Lady’ grows extremely fast and is excellent for 5 to 10 inch containers, as well as use in moist tropical landscapes/atriums |
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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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Cell pack to 4 inch - 10 to 12 weeks |
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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 |
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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 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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Microsorum diversifolium or Kangaroo Fern originated in Australia. It is a striking and extremely user friendly fern, that can be used as a standing or hanging plant at home or in the office. Microsorum 'Kangaroo' is also used in landscapes in tropical to sub-tropical areas.
Depending on pot size the plant will reach a height of 39 inch (100 cm). The fronds sturdiness and length make them perfect for use as green foliage in bouquets and arrangements. The kangaroo fern needs less water and light than other ferns and this is one of the reasons for its popularity.
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Nephrolepis 'Arianne'
A new variety that is fast growing with shiny dark green fronds and a slightly more upright growth habit then typical Boston Fern. 'Ariane' is extremely tough and suitable for a wide range of container or basket sizes. As an added bonus, 'Ariane' brings better cold tolerance to the Boston Fern family.
It seems that we have finally come up with the ultimate Boston!
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Nephrolepis 'Emerlad Queen' - Second only in industry production numbers to Boston Fern types is the very popular Emerald Queen. A tough and usually sun grown Nephrolepis that has proven to be quite versatile in southern landscapes, patio displays or as a tropical enjoyment indoors. Fronds are upright giving grower excellent space utilization. Given shade, fronds will slightly arch giving a softer appearance.
Depend on Emerald Queen to remain in high demand - there are few if any substitutions. Usually sold in 10" (3 gallon) containers |
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Nephrolepis exaltata ´Emina ® -- The fronds of this strong, compact cultivar stand erect and its slow growth habit makes it excellent for smaller pot sizes. The leaflets are dark green and delicately curled. ´Emina ®´ looks fabulous in arrangements with other small varieties. Close in appearance but tougher than its cousin Fluffy Ruffle, Emina's dark green fronds harden into crinkly/curly patterns. With its strong upright growth habit, this unique fern is perfect for 3 to 6 inch (7-15 cm) table top containers. |
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Nephrolepis 'Macho'
This fern has an open growing habit, with broad leathery leaflets that is used both for landscape gardening and as a house plant. It is a large coarse fern, with spreading rhizomes, green, with pendant pinnate fronds 1/2 to 1 inch long, the pinnea somewhat leathery.
'Macho' looks fine in a 6 inch pot but is at its best in larger containers or baskets. It is an excellent landscape fern which can be grown in wet conditions and in coastal areas.
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Nephrolepis 'Nevada' pp14190
Meet the "Boston" fern that is quickly catching the eye of every serious Boston Fern grower. More compact and darker green than "True Boston", 'Nevada' gives the grower better space utilization and as an added bonus requires little or no clean up prior to shipping.
If you’re serious about "Boston Fern" then 'Nevada' is the right fern for you |
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Nephrolepis 'True Boston'
Talk about market longevity, Boston Fern was a popular item back in the Victorian era and is still one of the staples of the U.S. foliage industry. Boston Fern is distinguished by its vigorous growth and long graceful fronds. Excellant as a pot plant and even better in a hanging basket.
Our selection of True Boston Fern will achieve very large specs given time in a large hanging basket or container.
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Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii' (Button Fern)-
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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 |
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4 inch (8 weeks), 6 inch (12 weeks). |
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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 biserrata 'Macho' (Boston Fern)-
Extremely tough landscape fern with robust growth. Glossy green leaflets are larger than average. Too large to be an interior. Best suited for outside landscaping or hanging baskets. |
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Filtered to some full sun. Temperature can not go below freezing. Any well drained potting soil, prefers not to have bark in it. Water well and allow to dry out between waterings. |
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8 inch Hanging Basket (18 - 20 weeks), 10 inch Hanging Basket (24-26 weeks) |
Arching fronds grow up to 8 feet long |
Zones 9-10 |
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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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PHLEBODIUM AUREUM 'BLUE STAR' - although very close to and originally classified in the genus Polypodium, is a very tough yet beautiful plant. Long, graceful, heavily lobed, blue green fronds make spectacular presentations in 6 to 12 inch baskets. 'Blue Star' tolerates adverse conditions well.
The utility, structure and blue color of 'Blue Star' will no doubt attract buyers looking for the new and different.
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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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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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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 |
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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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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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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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Platycerum bifurcatum 'Netherlands' (Compact Staghorn)
Unlike numerous other Staghorn varieties, this newer selection, as the name implies, is unique to its full and compact growth habit making it perfect for 4, 6 and 8 inch container production.
Now an old favorite can be commercialized in a new presentation at more affordable price points. (Cold hardy to 35° F)
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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 |
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