Cyrtomium macrophyllum

Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. In cold regions protect the crown with straw in winter. Under glass, grow in 1 part each loam, medium grade bark and charcoal, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts coarse leaf mould, in bright, indirect light

No pruning required

Propagate by sowing spores at 16°C in late summer

Generally pest-free

Generally disease-free