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Description
Cyrtomium Fortunei, commonly known as Fortune’s holly fern, is a semi-evergreen fern native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, with dark green fronds that are leathery and glossy. This fern is a popular choice for gardens due to its elegant appearance and hardiness.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Pteridophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Aspleniaceae |
| Genus | Cyrtomium |
Appearance
The Cyrtomium Fortunei has dark green, glossy, and leathery fronds that grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The fronds are bipinnate and have a triangular shape. The plant does not produce flowers or seeds, reproducing instead through spores that grow on the underside of the fronds.
Care Guide
To care for Cyrtomium Fortunei, it requires moderate watering and well-draining soil that is kept moist but not waterlogged. It is best to fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer. Cyrtomium Fortunei prefers partial shade to full shade and is hardy in USDA zones 6-10.
Common Pests & Diseases
The Cyrtomium Fortunei is relatively pest and disease-resistant. However, it can be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs. To prevent these pests, it is best to keep the plant in optimal growing conditions and inspect it regularly.
Habitat
The Cyrtomium Fortunei is native to China, Japan, and Korea and can be found in shady areas such as forests, hillsides, and stream banks. It prefers well-draining soil that is moist but not waterlogged.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Cyrtomium Fortunei?
A: Cyrtomium Fortunei prefers moderate watering and well-draining soil that is kept moist but not waterlogged. Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch.
Q: Can Cyrtomium Fortunei grow in full sun?
A: Cyrtomium Fortunei prefers partial shade to full shade and is not tolerant of direct sunlight.
Q: How do I propagate Cyrtomium Fortunei?
A: Cyrtomium Fortunei can be propagated through spores or by dividing the plant during the growing season.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Cyrtomium Fortunei?
A: Cyrtomium Fortunei is hardy in USDA zones 6-10.
Related Plants
- Cyrtomium Falcatum
- Cyrtomium Macrophyllum
- Cyrtomium Crenatum
References
- “Cyrtomium Fortunei.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=d424. Accessed 1 Oct. 2021.
- “Cyrtomium Fortunei Care.” Gardening Know How, www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/cyrtomium/cyrtomium-fortunei.htm. Accessed 1 Oct. 2021.
- “Cyrtomium Fortunei.” Royal Horticultural Society, www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/12506/Cyrtomium-fortunei/Details. Accessed 1 Oct. 2021.
