Pellaea falcata 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 Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.