Cyrtomium - Holly Ferns

Commonly known as Holly Ferns, Crytonium is a relatively small genus by fern standards. They offer differing and contrasting frond texture and shape to a fern bed or shaded spot.
Cyrtomium falcatum AGM

Cyrtomium falcatum AGM

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

Dark evergreen pinnae, very good for flower arranging, quite a distinct form. Not for the coldest spot.

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Cyrtomium fortunei AGM

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 60cm (24in)
  • Growing condition: Full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

The hardiest species with pointed glossy pinnae on fronds. Named after Robert Fortune the plant hunter.

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Cyrtomium macrophyllum

Cyrtomium macrophyllum

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

Similar to the above species but with a broader spreading habit and pinnae.

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