- Botanical name: Blechnum gibbum
- Common name: Dwarf tree fern
- Family: Blechnaceae
- Plant Type: House plant, Evergreen
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Dwarf tree fern, Blechnum gibbum, is a tender, evergreen fern which eventually forms a trunk, like a tree fern. Slow-growing, its shuttlecock-like fronds form a crown, giving the fern an exotic look. It’s ideal for growing in a container in a partially shaded conservatory or greenhouse.
Grow Blechnum gibbum in moist, acidic soil or ericaceous compost, in a sheltered spot away from draughts. To increase humidity levels place the container on a tray of pebbles half-filled with water. For best results keep the compost moist but not wet.
How to grow Blechnum gibbum
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Plant size
100cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing
- Sun exposure: Partial shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Blechnum gibbum and wildlife
Blechnum gibbum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Blechnum gibbum poisonous?
Blechnum gibbum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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