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Arachniodes simplicior
Also Known As
- Arachniodes aristata 'Variegata'
- Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata'
- Arachniodes simplicor 'Variegata'
- East Indian Holly Fern
- East Indian Holly Fern
- Indian Holly Fern
- Simplicior Holly Fern
- Variegated East Indian Holly Fern
- Variegated Shield Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 6a-12
Arachniodes simplicior plant details
Arachniodes simplicior is an evergreen or semi-evergreen fern with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Arachniodes simplicior
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: dryopteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arachniodes simplicior
- USDA Zones: 6a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Popular (with reason), the 1-3' glossy green fronds of this attractive slow grower have a showy yellow band on each side of the midrib. PSh/M
By: Forestfarm
(INDIAN HOLLY FERN) This slow growing fern is the most asked about fern in our garden! The shiny green leaves are held horizontally and each leaf has a golden yellow stripe right down the center! Surreal looking…evergreen, 12-18” tall and eventually 18-24” wide. Lt shade to shade, decent soil, frequent moisture (our takes some dry shade) – also does well as a potted plant in the house. If anyone still does terrariums, this would be stunning with one of those neon yellow poison arrow frogs sitting on top! Z7
This tropical, semi-evergreen fern has broadly triangular fronds. Shiny rich green fronds display a distinctive gold midstripe down each leaflet. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil. Excellent for mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, in woodlands and naturalized landscapes.
Purportedly from India comes these shiny evergreen elegant fronds, each blade and pinnae dagger-shaped, and each struck with yellow-gold along the midrib; it should decorate the border of a sari! Its habit is open and airy, fronds reaching and arching. Tolerates some drought when need be. 18"x18"
Minimum temperature: 0 °F
New! A stunning fern with a yellow streak running down the centre of the plastic-textured fronds. One of the few variegated ferns -- perfect for adding a bit of interest in the shade. Very nice!
Evergreen, dark green fronds w/ yellow -green variegation Zone 6-9. 12"-24", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained.
Arachnoides simplicior~ One of the most remarkable hardy ferns with gorgeous waxy, dark green segments & yellow bands running down the centers. Plant in low sun to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Zones 6 to 10. Height: 12”-18” Evergreen.
By: Sebright Gardens
Fronds highlighted with a distinct chartreuse midrib. Likes warmer climates, but protect from hot afternoon sun. New fronds appear late spring/early summer. Japan, China origin.
Semi-evergreen. This is an attractive fern with its glossy green fronds which have a soft yellow band on each side of the midrib. Grows well in a shady location or in a container. Shows well in shade.
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
An evergreen fern that will get to about one foot tall. The deep green leaves will have yellow variegation at the center of the frond. This fern can brighten a shady spot on its own, but grows well with many other woodlanders.
By: Gossler Farms
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Gardening facts about Arachniodes simplicior plant
How to Grow Arachniodes simplicior
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 36"-48"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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