Doodia Media

Botanical Name: Doodia media Common Names: Rasp Fern, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Palms, Ferns & Tropical Plant Habit: Rounded, Upright

Description: A hardy fern that naturally occurs in both the the Pacific islands and Australia. A compact fern getting 40cm high by 40cm wide. The fronds emerge as a bright red and turn a dark green once they mature, keeping the red stalks. An attractive foliaged fern to add colour and interest to your fernery or tropical rainforest garden.

Mature Height: 30-60cm Position: Semi Shade, Shade Mature Width: 30-60cm Soil Type: Any, Well Drained

Family Name: Blechnaceae Landscape Use(s): Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Origin: PacificIslands Trees

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

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: N/A Requires a fertile and moist soil. Cannot dry out. You can remove any damaged Fruit: TBA fronds to tidy plant.

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

Tolerances: Drought: Low Frost: Tender Wind: Tender

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