ray water fern
Also known as: kiwakiwa
A compact, evergreen fern with central upright fertile fronds surrounded by recumbent sterile fronds. The leaflets are small and ovate and the stems are covered in dark brown bristles.
Scientific classification
- Species
- ray water fern (Blechnum fluviatile)
- Genus
- Blechnum
- Family
- Blechnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- 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 ray water fern
Distribution map
Malesia to New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ray water fern
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ray water fern care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- 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
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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