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kiwakiwa

Blechnum fluviatile

Low Maintenance

Genus: Blechnum
Family: Blechnaceae
Common Names: ray water fern

About this plant

A compact, evergreen fern with central upright fertile fronds surrounded by recumbent sterile fronds. The leaflets are small and ovate and the stems are covered in dark brown bristles.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamChalk

pH

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division or spores

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years