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Blechnum orientale

 
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Family: Blechnaceae
Genus: Blechnum (BLEK-num) (Info)
Species: orientale (or-ee-en-TAY-lee) (Info)

Category:
Ferns

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By palmbob
Thumbnail #1 of Blechnum orientale by palmbob

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Feb 28, 2005, palmbob from Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:

Very attractive but rare Asian Blechnum species with short stem (up to 2') and gently arching fronds that can sometimes resemble those of a cycad. Makes a good pot plant in the tropics.



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