Thrives in moist soil with light to full shade. This is a very adaptable and easy evergreen fern to grow with no pest or disease problems. Drought tolerant to a point but not for an extended period. Good container plant. Hardy in zones 6 to 10.
Plants form an erect tussock of dark green, leathery fronds.
Prefers moist to wet soil in sun or shade. This fern can be found growing in the wild on limestone rocks. No pest or disease problems. Only gets to full height in native swampy sites. Hardy in zones 2 to 8.