Doodia aspera Doodia aspera Botanical Name: Doodia aspera Common Names: Prickly Rasp Fern, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Palms, Ferns & Tropical Plant Habit: Clumping, Spreading Description: A hardy native fern, growing to 40cm high by 60cm 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, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained Family Name: Blechnaceae Landscape Use(s): Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container Origin: Australia / Pot, Under Trees Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green, Red Aphids, Generally trouble free, Mealy Bugs Flower Colours: Insignificant Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: N/A Prefers a shady position in a moist soil. You can remove any damaged fronds to tidy Fruit: Insignificant plant. Requirements: Growth Rate: Fast 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 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.