crown fern
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An evergreen fern with bright green, upright, fertile fronds with paler undersides, surounded by green, arching, sterile fronds. Mature plants can develop a short trunk-like rhizome structure.
Scientific classification
- Species
- crown fern (Blechnum discolor)
- Genus
- Blechnum
- Family
- Blechnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- 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 crown fern
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of crown fern
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crown fern care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
Pruning
PruningGenerally not required but can remove dead or damaged fronds as required.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Growing
GrowingFor best results grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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