large-leaved cyrtomium
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An evergreen fern to 45cm tall, with spreading, broad fronds composed of opposite pairs of ovate leaflets (pinnae); tiny dark brown sori (spore-producing clusters) are scattered across the undersides. Grow in a well-drained, shady border, rock garden, or cool greenhouse
Scientific classification
- Species
- large-leaved cyrtomium (Cyrtomium macrophyllum)
- Genus
- Cyrtomium
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of large-leaved cyrtomium
Distribution map
E. Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of large-leaved cyrtomium
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large-leaved cyrtomium care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing spores at 16°C in late summer
Growing
GrowingOutdoors, grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. In cold regions protect the crown with straw in winter. Under glass, grow in 1 part each loam, medium grade bark and charcoal, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts coarse leaf mould, in bright, indirect light
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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