Pellaea Falcata

Botanical Name: Pellaea falcata Common Names: Sickle Fern, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Plant Habit: Spreading, Tufting

Description: Small low-growing spreading fern with dark green leaves and red undersides on arching fronds, giving a soft appearance. Great for rockeries, under trees and as a groundcover. Grows approx. 30cm tall x 40cm wide.

Mature Height: 15-30cm Position: Shade Mature Width: 30-60cm Soil Type: Loam, Well Drained

Family Name: Actinidiaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Origin: Australia Under Trees

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Insignificant

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: N/A Needs a light, sheltered position. Keep moist, will dry out quickly. Self watering pots Fruit: Insignificant are best. Feed with regular applications of diluted liquid fertiliser to keep plant looking it's best. When new growth begins in Spring old fronds can be cut off. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch Water Usage: Medium / Moderate well

Tolerances: Drought: Low Frost: Tender Wind: Tender

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