Pellaea falcata (Sickle Fern)
Pellaea falcata (Sickle Fern) narrow green leaves arranged on slender brown hairy stems.
Botanical name: Pellaea falcata
Common name: Sickle Fern
Family: Pteridaceae (Formerly:Sinopteridaceae / Adiantaceae)
Subfamily: Cheilanthoideae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliageThis is an interesting fern, which grows in spreading colonies. This species is quite variable, with some fronds which are large and coarse, and others that are more compact.
This plant was growing in a sunny area, hence its pale color. In shadier areas, it takes on a much darker green.It is drought hardy and easy to grow, though, through losing some of its pinnae, and the remnant leafless stalks of old fronds, it can get a bit untidy.
Similar plants: Pellaea falcata (Sickle Fern)
Pellaea falcata (Sickle Fern) with arching, narrow green leaflets along thin, dark brown, wiry stems.
Pellaea falcata (Sickle Fern) leaves trailing over the edge of a brown clay planting container.
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