This tropical, large-leaf maidenhair fern is quite impressive sporting huge, shiny, rhombic segments suspended on wiry black stems. New growth emerges a pinkish color and fades through tones of silvery green before finally maturing to a satin green sheen. The broad foliage is easily burned in too much direct sunlight, so ample filtered or indirect light is recommended. Tropical maidenhair ferns are typically found on shady slopes and prefer to stay moist but may be susceptible to rot if over-watered and will perform better with some indirect or filtered light exposure as vigor and color may be reduced in deep shade. We noticed that this one loves to stay moist and is hard to overwater compared to other types we have grown!

Frond Condition: Evergreen in tropical conditions or as a houseplant; may defoliate for a period in marginal conditions

Mature Size: there seems to be some disagreement on the mature size, but we have had them easily achieve 2’ long slightly arching fronds and they may reach a size of up to 3’

Origin: South America

Cultural Requirements: Part Shade or Filtered/Indirect Light to Shade, Moist to Lightly Moist. Very tropical so requires frost protection and prefers temperatures about 65 F - 75 F.

USDA Zones: Zone 10, Zone 11, or as a Houseplant