types of fern plants
If you’re enchanted by lush, leafy fronds and the timeless elegance they bring to homes and gardens, exploring the diverse types of fern plants is sure to inspire. Ferns have captivated plant lovers for generations with their unique foliage and stunning adaptability. Whether you’re searching for a statement indoor plant or adding green texture to shady borders, there’s a perfect fern for every space. In this guide, we’ll demystify the most popular types of fern plants available in New Zealand, their characteristics, and how you can grow these striking specimens in your own garden.
Blechnum novae-zelandiae
Blechnum novae-zelandiae (Kiokio) is a bold and dramatic NZ native fern known for its long, arching fronds and strong presence in shaded garden areas. New growth often emerges with reddish tones before maturing to rich green, giving this fern year round visual interest. Thriving in moist, sheltered environments, Kiokio is ideal for native plantings, woodland gardens, and creating natural, forest like layers in NZ landscapes.
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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.
