Blechnum brasiliense 'Volcano' (Dwarf Brazilian tree fern 'Volcano')

Other names: Deer fern 'Volcano', Red Brazilian tree fern 'Volcano'

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow under glass in ericaceous or neutral compost in bright filtered or indirect light with high humidity & ventilation. In frost-free areas, grow in neutral to acid, moist soil in shade.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H1a

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

19, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds as necessary.

Propagation methods

Division, Spores

Propagation

May not come true to type if propagated by sowing spores. Divisions may be slow to establish.

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

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