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Also Known As

Shiny Bristle Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arachniodes davalliaeformis plant details

Arachniodes davalliaeformis is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. 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 Arachniodes davalliaeformis

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, rare, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arachniodes davalliaeformis

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A distinctive and beautiful fern from the southern Japanese islands, shiny bristle fern (Arachniodes davalliaeformis) forms stiff, shiny, almost plastic-like, dark green, triangular fronds with black stems. Deciduous and slowly spreading.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Zn 6. Evergreen. Dark green leathery foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This sturdy evergreen fern has shiny arching 2' fronds which almost look too perfect to be of nature's design. Hardy in protected spots in zone 6B, but fine in zones 7-9. It would make an arresting accent for shady planters with interest spring/summer/ fall. Height is about 12-15".

By: Avant Gardens

The tough, yet graceful fronds almost appear to made of plastic. Quite showy with 2 foot long triangular fronds that are glossy dark green; Pest resistant. Plant in low sun to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Zones 7 to 10. Height: 12” to 20” Semi-Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

Evergreen, dark green fronds w/ intricate texture, rare Zone 6-9. 12"-18", Japan, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

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Gardening facts about Arachniodes davalliaeformis plant

How to Grow Arachniodes davalliaeformis

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
- semi-evergreen

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