{"product_id":"green-flame-fern-microsorum-punctatum-green-flame","title":"Green Flame Fern - Microsorum punctatum 'Green Flame'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Flame Fern (\u003cem\u003eMicrosorum punctatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Flame') is a medium-sized fern with glossy apple-green leaves that stand upright instead of spreading into a wide rosette. It grows about 50cm tall and 50cm wide, and as it matures the leaf tips curl, split and frill. It suits shaded, frost free gardens and indoor pots, and takes up very little floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays upright.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most ferns broaden into wide rosettes. This one holds its shape, so it sits happily in a hallway or a corner without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy apple-green leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants develop curled, frilled tips that give the clump a ruffled, almost lettuce-like look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany planting spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in the forks of trees, wall crevices and rock cracks as well as in the ground and in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is grown as a houseplant for bright rooms away from direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy going.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade, shelter and steady moisture are about all it asks for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart as underplanting beneath trees or along a shaded path. Mulch after planting to hold moisture and keep soil temperatures steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a pot in a bright room out of direct sun. Its upright habit keeps it tidy on a stand, shelf or floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree forks, walls and rocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck a plant into a crevice or the fork of a tree where moisture gathers and the position stays sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Flame Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade and shelter. It wants a frost free spot, which makes it a natural for tropical and subtropical gardens. It may tolerate a light frost once established, but young plants need protection. In cooler districts, grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it moist through dry periods and ease off in winter. Ferns like humidity and prefer wet leaves to wet roots. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid fertiliser every 4 weeks in the warmer months, diluted to half the recommended dose to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Cut off any damaged or browned leaves at the base, and re-pot container plants when they outgrow their pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Green Flame Fern as tube stock only. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted on or planted into a shaded, sheltered spot. Expect a small plant on arrival: the upright habit and the frilled tips develop as it matures. Plants travel upright, and a few weeks in humid, warm conditions gets new leaves moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eFerns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eGrowing ferns in Australia: light, humidity and placement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants for bright rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Green Flame Fern indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is grown as a houseplant, and its upright habit means it does not need much floor space. Give it a bright spot away from direct sun and keep the potting mix evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it moist through dry periods and reduce watering in winter. It is happier with wet leaves than wet roots, so use free-draining mix and never let the pot stand in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect it from frost. It may tolerate a light frost once established, but a frost free, shaded and sheltered position is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789617725759,"sku":"MIC-PUN-GREENF-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/green-flame-fern-microsorum-punctatum-green-flame.jpg?v=1792191078","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/green-flame-fern-microsorum-punctatum-green-flame","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}