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    Blechnum occidentale

    Also Known As

    • Blechnum cartilagineum
    • Gristle Fern
    • Hammock Fern
    • Soft Water Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Blechnum occidentale plant details

    Blechnum occidentale is an evergreen fern with bronze and green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Blechnum occidentale

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: blechnaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Blechnum occidentale

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Striking salmon-pink new fronds in spring age tomedium green. Spreading by rhizomes, this fern can become a lovely colony. Cut old fronds back to the base in fall or midwinter to freshen the plant and highlight the colorful new fronds. 1 - 2 ' tall. Minimum temperature: 20°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Blechnum occidentale plant

    How to Grow Blechnum occidentale

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Blechnum chilense

    aka Blechnum cordatum, Blechnum cordatum chiliense, Parablechnum cordatum, Chilean Hard Fern, Costilla de Vaca

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Blechnum chilense foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Blechnum spicant

    aka Struthiopteris spicant, Deer Fern, Northwestern Deer Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Blechnum penna-marina

    aka Austroblechnum penna-marina, Blechnum penna marina, Blechnum penna-marina ssp. penna-marina, Alpine Water Fern, Little Hardy Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-60"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Blechnum microphyllum

    aka Austroblechnum microphyllum, Blechnum gayanum, Blechnum germanii, Blechnum poeppigianum, Lomaria araucana, Lomaria microphylla, Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 5"-6"

    Width: 5"-6"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Blechnum microphyllum foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Blechnum moorei

    aka Oceaniopteris ciliata, Brazilian Tree Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Blechnum moorei foliage by Stan Shebs
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