Description
Botanical name – Blechnum gibbum ‘Silver Lady’
Common name – Silver Lady Fern, Dwarf Tree Fern
Description – The dwarf tree fern is perfect as an understory plant for tropical and shaded gardens. It produces soft, luscious green rosette style fronds that will crown on a darkened black stem as the fern matures.
Flower Colour – N/A
Flower Period – N/A
Fruiting – N/A
Location – Grows best in fertile soil in full to part shaded areas of the garden. Can tolerate morning sun but avoid direct, late summer sun. Can also work indoors in areas of great natural or filtered light.
Care – Maintain regular watering while establishing and during the hotter months of the year. Never allow soil to dry out completely.
Mature height – 1.5m H x 1.5m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
125mm – 15cm
140mm – 20cm
200mm – 40cm
250mm – 50cm
300mm – 60cm
400mm – 80cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Part Shade | |
Great Indoors | |
High Watering | |
Ideal for Pots | |
1.5m Wide | |
1.5m High |