Cyrtomium falcatum Holly fern (Dryopteridaceae) Evergreen fern

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Cyrtomium falcatum
Holly fern
Evergreen fern
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The Cyrtomium falcatum plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas. Reported to be naturalised in parts of Britain. It is a member of the Dryopteridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Holly fern.

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Latin Name:  Cyrtomium falcatum
Common Name:  Holly fern
Family:  Dryopteridaceae
Author:  (L.f.)C.Presl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Naturalized on and by walls, among maritime rocks and in other shady places in western Britain.

Propagation Notes: Spores - best sown as soon as ripe on the surface of a humus-rich sterilized soil. Keep the compost moist, preferably by putting a plastic bag over the pot. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 20°c[164]. Pot on small clumps of plantlets as soon as they are large enough to handle and keep humid until they are well established. Do not plant outside until the ferns are at least 2 years old and then only in a very well sheltered position. Division in spring or summer[188].

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