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fern non flowering plants

Ferns are among nature’s most intriguing non flowering plants, renowned for their lush greenery, delicate fronds, and unique ability to thrive in diverse environments across New Zealand. If you're searching for beautiful, low-maintenance plants to enhance your indoor or outdoor spaces, fern non flowering plants are an outstanding choice. Unlike flowering plants, ferns reproduce via spores, making them an ancient lineage with stunning textures and leaf shapes. Whether you’re designing a shady garden nook, looking for the perfect pot plant for your living room, or seeking groundcover for a damp corner, there’s a fern to suit every Kiwi home and garden.

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

Podocarpus gracilior, commonly known as the African Fern Pine, Fern Podocarpus, carries soft, weeping, deep green foliage held on rigid branches. It typically grows to 20 m tall and 10 m wide but can easily be contained with trimming. Podocarpus gracilior makes a lovely shade tree, specimen, screen, or hedge. It also suits being included in a mixed planting in a large garden and or being used in an avenue planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Avenues, Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Mediterranean
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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern)

The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost. This Fern makes for a fantastic potted plant but can also be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In such environments it is often planted around pool and other outdoor living areas. This is an easy plant to grow and very forgiving.

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

Davallia fejeensis  (Rabbits Foot Fern)

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An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.

Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern or Pikopiko Fern, is a popular NZ native prized for its lush, arching fronds and...

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Podocarpus Maki (Fern Pine)

Podocarpus macrophyllus Maki, commonly known as Shrubby Yew Tree, Chinese Podocarpus, or Shrubby Podocarpus, produces dense, dark green leaves, with...

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Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)

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Bergenia cordifolia (Pig Squeak Plant)

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Chlorophytum Curly (Curly Spider Plant)

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Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

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Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)

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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant)

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Duranta Geisha Girl (Geisha Girl Plant)

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Sansevieria Hahnii (Bird's Nest Snake Plant)

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

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What Makes Ferns Non Flowering Plants?

Ferns fall under the category of non flowering plants, meaning they reproduce without producing flowers or seeds. Instead, ferns such as Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern) or Davallia fejeensis  (Rabbits Foot Fern) rely on tiny spores, found on the undersides of their fronds, for propagation. This unique reproductive feature separates ferns from the majority of garden plants, lending them a prehistoric charm reminiscent of New Zealand’s native forests.

Popular Types of Fern Non Flowering Plants

From indoor accent plants to outdoor statement pieces, the variety of fern non flowering plants available is impressive. Indoor plant enthusiasts will love the blue-green foliage of the Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern), perfect for adding a splash of subtle colour. For something with a tactile twist, try the whimsical Davallia fejeensis  (Rabbits Foot Fern), named for its furry rhizomes that creep along the soil’s surface.

If you're cultivating a classic Kiwi shade garden, the Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern) is a must-have. This native favourite produces small plantlets—like chicks with their mother hen—which quickly fill in shady spaces with lush greenery.

For those seeking something a bit different, the Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine) and Podocarpus Maki (Fern Pine) mimic fern-like foliage while offering the shape and stature of a small tree or hedge, merging the beauty of ferns with the utility of screening plants.

Best Uses for Fern Non Flowering Plants

Ferns excel as both indoor and outdoor companions in New Zealand gardens. Indoors, ferns such as the Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern) thrive in low-light conditions and add calming texture to living rooms, bathrooms, and offices. Outdoors, true ferns like the Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern) are perfect for adding groundcover beneath trees, edging shady paths, or softening the edges of ponds and streams. Even compact city gardens or balconies can benefit from ferns in containers, bringing a lush, leafy feel to small spaces.

Growing and Caring for Fern Non Flowering Plants

Caring for fern non flowering plants is straightforward with the right approach. Most ferns prefer indirect light, consistent moisture, and rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Mulching and regular misting help maintain the humidity levels that ferns love. Varieties like the Davallia fejeensis  (Rabbits Foot Fern) are especially forgiving of beginners. With a little attention, you’ll enjoy vibrant, green fronds year-round, and your collection of fern non flowering plants will flourish for seasons to come.

If you’re ready to explore the serene world of ferns, browse our wide range of stunning Phlebodium aureum Blue Star (Blue Star Fern), Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine), Davallia fejeensis  (Rabbits Foot Fern), Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern), and [Podocarpus Maki (Fern


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