prickly rasp-fern 'Rough Ruby'
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An evergreen, compact fern to around 60cm tall and wide. Erect to arching fronds are divided into toothed, rough segments with new growth emerging reddish-pink in spring maturing to dark green later in the year
Scientific classification
- Species
- prickly rasp-fern 'Rough Ruby' (Doodia aspera 'Rough Ruby')
- Genus
- Doodia
- Family
- Blechnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of prickly rasp-fern 'Rough Ruby'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of prickly rasp-fern 'Rough Ruby'
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prickly rasp-fern 'Rough Ruby' care guide
- Keep the soil evenly moist at all times; water with rainwater if possible.
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist at all times; water with rainwater if possible.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Pruning
PruningRemove dead or damaged fronds as required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from spores, or by division in late spring
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in an open, humus-rich compost in bright, filtered light. Outdoors grow in moist, acid soil in sheltered, partial shade and protect from frost
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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