• Lovely long green leaves of the Blechnum gibbum 'Silver Lady Fern'
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Silver Lady Fern (Blechnum gibbum)

Silver Lady Fern (Blechnum gibbum)

Blechnum gibbum

$18.75
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Why we love this plant!

Bright green fronds form a neat rosette atop a slender trunk, giving this compact fern a small tree-like shape perfect for understorey planting. It’s a good option for shaded gardens in South East Queensland, where it adds vertical interest and helps create a cool, sheltered microclimate. The dense fronds offer cover for frogs and beneficial insects, contributing to local biodiversity. Ideal for tropical and native-style gardens, it thrives in moist, protected spots and needs little upkeep once established.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely.

Mulching preferences:

  • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, particularly in warmer months.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • A light prune to remove damaged or dead fronds can help maintain a tidy appearance.

Good to Know:

  • Provides shaded shelter and microhabitats for frogs and small invertebrates in damp garden zones.

Plant Details
Common uses: Understory planting, Tropical garden, Container growing, Textural interest, Shade-giving, Attractive foliage, Feature plant, Low maintenance garden, Suitable indoors, and Courtyard garden
Expected Height Range: 0.5 m - 1 m
Spread Range: 0.6 m - 1 m
Preferred positioning: Partial shade and Full shade
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to New Caledonia—and also present in Fiji—this tropical mini tree fern grows naturally as an understory plant in humid, filtered-light forest environments, favouring moist, fertile soils typical of shaded, forested areas.
Leaf information: Upright, glossy green fronds with a symmetrical, feather-like appearance and a tropical feel
Preferred Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils, and thrives in slightly acidic conditions. Performs best in sheltered, shaded areas with consistently damp but not waterlogged soil.
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