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Neocheiropteris fortunei

Also Known As

  • Microsorum fortunei
  • Neolepisorus fortunei

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 7b-12

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Neocheiropteris fortunei plant details

Neocheiropteris fortunei is a broadleaf evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Neocheiropteris fortunei

Plant type: fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: epiphyte, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Neocheiropteris fortunei

USDA Zones: 7b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fabulous evergreen fern with a very different look than its other fern relatives. Long narrow leaves to about 18 inches form clumps up to about 3 feet wide arising from creeping rhizomes. A woodland creature it perfers rich moist well drained soils in light to deep shade. Very attractive in the understory where its glossy leaves shine in dappled light. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 possibly re-growing from the roots in zone 7

Gardening facts about Neocheiropteris fortunei plant

How to Grow Neocheiropteris fortunei

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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