Cyrtomium fortunei
Pronunciation: Sir-toh-mee-um for-too-nee-eye
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Synonym: Aspidium falcatum var. Fortunei, phanerophlebia fortunei, polystichum falcatum var. Fortunei, polystichum fortunei
Common Name: Asian net vein hollyfern
Plant Type:
- fern
Height to: 24"
Width to: 16"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
- 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9
- 40 to 30ºF ZONE 10
Sun Exposure:
- full shade
- part sun
Bloom Description: Asian net vein hollyfern (cyrtomium fortunei) is a foliage plant
Soil Type: Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soilunder glass, grow in 1 part each loam, medium grade bark, and charcoal, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts coarse leaf mold.
Toxic:
- No
Plant Perks:
- Rock Garden
- Suitable for Houseplant
- Container Gardening
Pests and Diseases: Fungal spots, root rot, and scale insects are common.
Propagation: Sow asian net vein hollyfern (cyrtomium fortunei) spores at 61. F
Native to: E asia
Notes for Identification: Asian net vein hollyfern (cyrtomium fortunei) is an evergreen fern with erect, dull, pale green fronds, 12-24" long, with broadly sickle shaped pinnae, 1-2" long. Source: various sources including the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants and the usda
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
- 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
Submitted by: Bb
Seed photo: 0
Seed Label: 0
Located in: Ferns