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Lophosoria quadripinnata (Palmilla)
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2 hours care
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3m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lophosoria quadripinnata
Other names
Palmilla, Ampe, Lophosoria pruinata, Terrestrial tree fern
Genus
Lophosoria Lophosoria
Species
L. quadripinnata - L. quadripinnata is a vigorous yet tender, clump-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen fern with upright stems bearing oblong to triangular, semi-glossy, tri-pinnate, dark green fronds with oblong segments divided into triangular pinnae. Fronds are grey-green beneath.
Lophosoria quadripinnata is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as needed.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Lophosoria quadripinnata (Palmilla) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, City, Architectural, Containers, Instant, Foliage only
Cultivation
In frost-prone areas, grow in a container. Place outside in summer in a sheltered site in partial shade. Water regularly. Overwinter a minimum of 10C. Feed monthly. In frost-free areas, grow in humus-rich, acid to neurtral, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates slightly alkaline conditions. Tends to develop a short, trunk-like stem in maturity.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lophosoria quadripinnata
Other names
Palmilla, Ampe, Lophosoria pruinata, Terrestrial tree fern
Genus
Lophosoria Lophosoria
Species
L. quadripinnata - L. quadripinnata is a vigorous yet tender, clump-forming, evergreen or semi-evergreen fern with upright stems bearing oblong to triangular, semi-glossy, tri-pinnate, dark green fronds with oblong segments divided into triangular pinnae. Fronds are grey-green beneath.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as needed.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Lophosoria quadripinnata (Palmilla) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Sub-Tropical, City, Architectural, Containers, Instant, Foliage only
Cultivation
In frost-prone areas, grow in a container. Place outside in summer in a sheltered site in partial shade. Water regularly. Overwinter a minimum of 10C. Feed monthly. In frost-free areas, grow in humus-rich, acid to neurtral, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates slightly alkaline conditions. Tends to develop a short, trunk-like stem in maturity.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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