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Types Of Fern Plants

Cyathea dealbata (Punga)

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Cyathea dealbata, commonly known as the Silver Fern or Punga, is a NZ native tree fern. It features bright green fronds up to 4 m long which have a silver-white colouration on the underside, hence the common name. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 4 m wide in a semi-shade or full shade position. Cyathea dealbata is well suited to cool and damp areas and is great for providing a sub-tropical feel to a garden. It is also used for revegetation projects, added to native gardens, planted alongside streams, and used in mixed plantings.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Ferns
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Tolerances: Shade, Wet
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian, Tropical

Nephrolepis exaltata Boston Blue Bell (Boston Fern)

"Boston Blue Bell" is a selected variety of the commonly known, Boston Fern, and is a very popular indoor plant owing to its ease to grow and attractive foliage. It produces lush foliage that is bright green with an amazing fresh appeal. It grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown on a well-drained, sheltered site in partial shade. This Boston Fern is commonly grown as a potted plant in a hanging basket but can also be planted outdoors in frost free areas. In such circumstances it is well suited to planting around outdoor living areas and including in subtropical gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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