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On Sep 13, 2007, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote:
This a semi hardy(for the bay area) fern with certain exacting requirements. If you find the right spot it can thrive. Not too much sun,not too shady,not a good idea either to place very close to trees-they lose the race for water and nutrients. .Don't let it dry out . Feed it in the warm months.That will spur growth as it has a tendency to sit without feeding. And above all-protect from slugs and snails-it's defenseless.
Not the easiest fern-but worth the extra effort i think.
On Mar 24, 2007, Cretaceous from El Cerrito, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
This fern is native to Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, Burundi, Cameroon, Madagascar, and Tanzania.
On Nov 15, 2003, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
Great looking fern, with new brilliantly red fronds (at least when young) that are incredibly shiny and lacy. Does well indoors. Eventually forms a short, thick trunk. Reportedly has high fertilizer needs. Native of the old world tropical regions.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
El Cerrito, California Goleta, California Hayward, California Pompano Beach, Florida Tampa, Florida Zephyrhills, Florida
