Fern Encyclopedia

Polystichum polyblepharum (Tassel Fern (Japanes...

Polystichum polyblepharum, the Tassel Fern or Japanese Lace Fern, is one of the most ornamentally striking and horticulturally reliable of all hardy shield ferns. Native to the warm-temperate broadleaf evergreen...

Polystichum polyblepharum (Tassel Fern (Japanes...

Polystichum polyblepharum, the Tassel Fern or Japanese Lace Fern, is one of the most ornamentally striking and horticulturally reliable of all hardy shield ferns. Native to the warm-temperate broadleaf evergreen...

Polystichum proliferum (Mother Shield Fern (Pro...

Polystichum proliferum, the Mother Shield Fern or Proliferous Shield Fern, is the signature large hardy shield fern of south-eastern Australia and Tasmania and one of the most distinctive ferns of...

Polystichum proliferum (Mother Shield Fern (Pro...

Polystichum proliferum, the Mother Shield Fern or Proliferous Shield Fern, is the signature large hardy shield fern of south-eastern Australia and Tasmania and one of the most distinctive ferns of...

Polystichum tsussimense (Korean Rock Fern (Tsus...

Polystichum tsussimense, the Korean Rock Fern or Tsus-sima Holly Fern, is a compact evergreen shield fern of East Asian origin and one of the most widely cultivated small hardy ferns...

Polystichum tsussimense (Korean Rock Fern (Tsus...

Polystichum tsussimense, the Korean Rock Fern or Tsus-sima Holly Fern, is a compact evergreen shield fern of East Asian origin and one of the most widely cultivated small hardy ferns...

Pteris altissima (Tall Brake)

Pteris altissima, the Tall Brake, is one of the largest species in the genus Pteris, producing bipinnate-pinnatifid fronds commonly exceeding two metres in length from a stout rhizome. Native to...

Pteris altissima (Tall Brake)

Pteris altissima, the Tall Brake, is one of the largest species in the genus Pteris, producing bipinnate-pinnatifid fronds commonly exceeding two metres in length from a stout rhizome. Native to...

Platycerium wandae (Queen Staghorn Fern)

Platycerium wandae, the Queen Staghorn Fern, reigns as the largest species in its genus, producing shield fronds up to 180 centimeters wide and fertile fronds exceeding two meters in length....

Platycerium wandae (Queen Staghorn Fern)

Platycerium wandae, the Queen Staghorn Fern, reigns as the largest species in its genus, producing shield fronds up to 180 centimeters wide and fertile fronds exceeding two meters in length....

Platycerium wallichii (Indian Staghorn Fern, Wa...

Platycerium wallichii, the Indian Staghorn Fern, captivates collectors with its gracefully cascading fertile fronds reaching 90-150 cm, distinguishing it from more commonly cultivated staghorn species. Native to Southeast Asian tropical...

Platycerium wallichii (Indian Staghorn Fern, Wa...

Platycerium wallichii, the Indian Staghorn Fern, captivates collectors with its gracefully cascading fertile fronds reaching 90-150 cm, distinguishing it from more commonly cultivated staghorn species. Native to Southeast Asian tropical...