common rasp-fern
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An evergreen fern with sword-shaped fronds bearing dark green, leathery segments along a brown midrib
Scientific classification
- Species
- common rasp-fern (Doodia media)
- Genus
- Doodia
- Family
- Blechnaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common rasp-fern
Distribution map
Australasia, Polynesia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common rasp-fern
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common rasp-fern care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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 such as one part each of loam, medium-grade bark and charcoal, two parts sharp sand and three parts leaf mould, 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 trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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