Schizaea fistulosa
Description
Source: leafsnapSchizaea fistulosa, the narrow comb fern is a small plant found in a variety of habitats. Widespread but a fairly uncommon fern found in southern Australia. Also seen in other countries such as New Zealand, Chile and New Caledonia. A low plant, 4 to 30 cm tall in moist situations. The specific epithet fistulosa means "tube shaped". This plant first appeared in scientific literature in the year 1807, published in the Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen. Described from a Tasmanian plant by the French botanist, Jacques Labillardière.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade
Comb fern is native to habitats such as forest understories and rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers Full Shade but can tolerate Partial Sun.
🌡️ Temperature
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
Comb fern, recognized for its distinctive comb-like fronds, benefits from pruning in early spring. To improve air circulation, remove dead fronds and focus on cutting back older growth to promote the development of new shoots. Always use sharp, clean tools to prevent disease, and regularly thin out overcrowded areas to enhance the plant's health and appearance.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Schizaea
- Family
- Schizaeaceae