Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern)
Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern) displays bronze leaves with red stems in a close up.
Botanical name: Blechnum moorei
Common name: Brazilian Tree Fern
Family: Blechnaceae
Origin: South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThis is one of the better known and more common species of Blechnum in warmer climates. It forms a small trunk. On some forms, the new fronds emerge a beautiful pinkish-red, making the fern very attractive.
Does not like excessive watering, but must not dry out, a free draining potting mix and a high amount of sunlight. This fern is tropical and is hardy to USDA Zone 9.
Close related spacies Blechnum moorei - Brazilian Tree Fern is a compact grower and makes a great house plant.
Similar plants: Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern)
Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern) with distinctive copper red stems and young green unfolding leaves.
Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern) with emerging foliage showing deep coppery red tones and veins.
Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern) with vibrant green leaves and bronze central stems visible above.
Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern) with long slender fronds extending from a dark plastic pot.
Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern) showing textured brown stems and green leaves near the soil.
Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern) close up showing a coiled copper frond and green foliage.
Blechnum moorei (Brazilian Tree Fern) showing elongated green fronds alongside emerging pink coiled new growth.
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