East Indian Holly Fern -
(Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata')
Perennial Plants
Other Common Names: Indian Holly Fern, Simplicior Holly Fern, Shield Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae Genus: Arachniodes Species: simplicior Cultivar: 'Variegata'
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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Plant East Indian Holly Fern in beds that provide well-drained soil and mostly shade. Morning sun is fine. Most all perennial ferns like humus-rich soil so, if your soil is poor, add some organic matter to the backfill mixture when planting.
Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
East Indian Holly Fern is an evergreen perennial fern that doesn't require much pruning. Maybe once a year, usually in late winter or early spring, before new growth emerges, you can clean out discolored or dead fronds. That's about it.
Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Feeding
When planted in good, humus-rich soil that contains organic matter, East Indian Holly Fern doesn't require much fertilizer. I usually apply a mild organic plant food in spring right after new growth begins to emerge. If the foliage turns light green, you can apply sulfur or iron to green it up.
Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
I have yet to see any serious pest or disease problems with Autumn Fern. Deer don't bother this perennial fern. Plant in well-drained soils as consistently wet soils can cause problems with the roots.
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