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    • Photo of Pellaea calomelanos foliage by Rotational

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    Pellaea calomelanos

    Also Known As

    • Pellaea hastata
    • Blue Rock Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 8"-18"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    Pellaea calomelanos plant details

    Pellaea calomelanos is an evergreen fern with blue and green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pellaea calomelanos

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: pteridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pellaea calomelanos

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pellaea hastata ~ Attractive, dense mound of lobed to tri-lobed, dark blue-green pinnae on black stems. Makes a showy potted plant. Plant in light or afternoon shade & well drained, moist soil. Zones 8b to 10. Size: 8” to 18”. Evergreen.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Gardening facts about Pellaea calomelanos plant

    How to Grow Pellaea calomelanos

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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