Angiopteris evecta
KING FERN, MULE'S FOOT FERN
Marattiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, QLD, NT, Indian Ocean Islands, India-Subcontinent, Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands

Other Botanical Names: Polypodium evectum

Other Common Names: Giant Fern, Oriental Vessel Fern, Turnip Fern

 
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Angiopteris evecta
KING FERN, MULE'S FOOT FERN
Marattiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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