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    • Photo of Blechnum novae-zelandiae foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Blechnum novae-zelandiae

    Also Known As

    • Parablechnum novae-zelandiae
    • Kio Kio

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Blechnum novae-zelandiae plant details

    Blechnum novae-zelandiae is a semi-evergreen fern with bronze, green and pink foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Blechnum novae-zelandiae

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: blechnaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze, green and pink
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Blechnum novae-zelandiae

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    KioKio is a Maori name for this elegant fern from New Zealand. It is especially distinguished by a new growth blush of rusty-orange against bright light green, and its only once-divided fronds. With adequate moisture it will tolerate some sun. 2-3' tall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Blechnum novae-zelandiae plant

    How to Grow Blechnum novae-zelandiae

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • bronze
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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