The fern is naturally a drooping fern and makes a great hanging basket; however, I have mine in a pot and allow it to grow on a trellis.
It's hardy from Zones 9 through 11. Any area outside these zones, it makes a gorgeous houseplant. It grows from 2 to 6 feet tall. Mine is probably about 4 feet. I have no special attachment to this plant except that I like it. It's blooming right now and by Christmas it will be loaded with red berries. A great addition to holiday decorating!While it loves a lot of water it also likes to dry out between waterings.
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Very nice. Can you root this? If so, root some for your favorite sister. I need it for my sunroom.
I guess you could root it - but why bother? Again, this is one of the plants I toss in the woods periodically.
When you get your sunroom set up, I'll just divide what I have and send you all that you'll ever want!
I have another fern you might really want: Dixie Wood Fern (Dryopteriis x australia). I bought it from Woodlanders back in the summer.
http://www.woodlanders.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.plantDetail&plant_id=1544
It grows to about 5 feet and has an upright growth pattern.
Right now I have it in a pot because I want it to propagate good. When I get hubby to put that 'privacy' fence behind the park benches, I want to have enough to plant the entire length of it . .but I could sacrifice some for you if you want it. It's hardy to Zone 5. Of course, if you're gonna keep it inside, it doesn't matter what zone you're in.
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