This highly adaptable fern has gray-green burgundy foliage with strong silver highlights. The reddish stems add additional interest. The plant grows best in light shade and in a rich, moist soil.
Cell Size: 36 cell tray. Depth 3". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 7.32
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 60-70 F (days) 50-60 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1-1.5
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Apply fungicide drench at transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at very low levels of 50-75 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Aphids, whiteflies, botrytis, leaf spots
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown for foliage.
Other: Grow under at least 50% shade.
