Cyrtomium lonchitoides
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A compact, evergreen fern to 30cm tall, with slender fronds composed of opposite pairs of broadly sickle-shaped leaflets (pinnae). Grow at the front of a well-drained, shady border or on a rock garden, or in a container in a cool greenhouse
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cyrtomium lonchitoides (Cyrtomium lonchitoides)
- 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 Cyrtomium lonchitoides
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cyrtomium lonchitoides
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Cyrtomium lonchitoides care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active 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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