Soft to firm triangular fronds, divided 2-4 times, to 50 cm wide, hairless or few hairs below on midveins. Oblong stalkless final segments, veins distant; margins finely toothed. Midrib red-brown with narrow deep groove. Long shiny red-brown stem.
Flowers:
Non-flowering. Spore cases in narrow band along the underside on leaf margins, extending to base of segment and to tip. Partially covered by recurved margin flap when young.
General Comments:
An attractive fern for ferneries, moist gullies and containers. It is fast-growing and easy to grow in cultivation, but can become weedy.
Timing: Spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Process: Gently dig up the mature fern, use a sharp knife to cut the rhizome (underground stem) into sections, ensuring each piece has roots and fronds.
Planting: Pot each section in fresh, moist potting mix (peat-based or with leaf mould), keeping the crown just above the soil.
