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Doodia media

Scientific Name: Blechnum medium

Also Known As

  • Hacksaw Fern
  • Rasp Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Doodia media plant details

Doodia media is an 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 humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Doodia media

Plant type: fern
Plant family: blechnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: rare, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Doodia media

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grows in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and New Guinea. Said to be zone 7-10. The rasp fern is a pretty smallish evergreen fern with reddish new fronds really late in the season. We only have a few plants.

Gardening facts about Doodia media plant

How to Grow Doodia media

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Texture

    • glossy
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