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Cheilanthus viridus

by Johan Wentzel

Cheilanthus viridus
Common Name
Rock fern
Plant Type
Fern
Cheilanthus viridus is a dark green fern with fronds resembling the common "maiden hair" fern only much harder and more drought tolerant. It prefers a shady spot.
Plant Description

Cheilanthus viridus is a dark green fern with fronds resembling the common "maiden hair" fern only much harder and more drought tolerant. Recreate the effect of lush forest undergrowth in the garden or use as a hardy indoor or outdoor pot plant.

Cheilanthus viridus thrives in shade. Keep it on the dry side.

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Bergvaring
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
All year
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Climber
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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