Polystichum acrostichoides - P9

Description
The Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) with its feathery, dark green leaf fronds is a decorative design element in the garden. It feels most at home in a semi-shady to shady location with a well-drained, humus-rich, sandy soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy fern reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows up to 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative feathery fronds

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Christmas ferns are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Christmas fern has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Use
Tubs, undergrowth, natural garden, shade