rigid holly fern
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Has mid green, narrowly triangular, bipinate evergreen leaf blades and its compact size make it a good choice for the front of a shady border.
Scientific classification
- Species
- rigid holly fern (Polystichum rigens)
- Genus
- Polystichum
- 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 · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rigid holly fern
Distribution map
Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rigid holly fern
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rigid holly fern care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · 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
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in a shady site with soil enriched by decomposed leaf litter or similar organic matter. A compact and slow growing evergreen suitable for shady border edges. Water well in first year after which it will thrive in most moist but well drained soils. 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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