sickle fern
Also known as: sickle fern
An evergreen, tufted fern with erect, dark green, glossy fronds up to 75cm long. Fronds are divided into short, oblong to curved leaflets with margins that are sometimes wavy
Scientific classification
- Species
- sickle fern (Pellaea falcata)
- Genus
- Pellaea
- Family
- Pteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted · Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sickle fern
Distribution map
India to Australasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sickle fern
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sickle fern care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- 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
PruningRemove dead or damaged fronds
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by spores
Growing
GrowingGrow in a moist but well-drained soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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