{"product_id":"green-wave-fern-microsorum-scolopendria-green-wave","title":"Green Wave Fern - Microsorum scolopendria 'Green Wave'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Wave Fern (\u003cem\u003eMicrosorum scolopendria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Wave') is a slender tropical fern about 50cm tall and 20cm wide, with long apple-green leaves that twist as they grow. The twist gives every frond its own shape, so even a small clump looks lively. It suits shaded, humid, frost free spots, from a tropical garden bed to a pot beside a bright window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves with a twist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each long, narrow frond curls and waves differently, which gives the plant movement even on still days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh apple green colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vibrant green lifts a dim corner and sets off darker, broader foliage nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for tight spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 20cm wide it fits where a bigger fern would sprawl, such as a wall crevice, a gap in the rocks or the fork of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden plant or houseplant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows outdoors in sheltered tropical gardens and does equally well as a houseplant elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy with a spray.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferns like wet leaves better than wet roots, so a regular mist suits it and keeps the fronds fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical shade gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as an underplanting beneath palms, gingers and shade trees. Plant 25cm apart and the slim clumps knit into a continuous, wavy layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree forks, walls and rocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck a plant into a crevice in a wall, a crack between rocks or the fork of a tree, with a handful of moist, free draining mix around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and indoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot it suits a bright spot out of direct sun, away from heaters and air conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Wave Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a shaded, sheltered, frost free position. It loves humidity, so tropical and subtropical gardens suit it best outdoors. Protect it from frost: an established plant may tolerate a light frost, but in cooler gardens it is safer in a pot that can come under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil and mulch after planting to hold moisture and even out soil temperature while the young plant settles. In a pot, use a quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist through dry spells and ease off in winter. Mist the leaves regularly. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring, and a liquid feed every 4 weeks through the warmer months, diluted to half the recommended strength to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed beyond removing damaged fronds at the base. Container plants should be re-potted 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 Wave Fern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so keep it in a shaded, sheltered spot while it settles, then pot it on or plant it out once it has taken hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock and is not always able to. If the tube reads as sold out, press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\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\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003ePalms, ferns and tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eMore indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Green Wave Fern grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it bright, indirect light, mist the leaves often and keep it away from heaters and air conditioning. Re-pot when the roots outgrow the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the mix moist during dry periods and cut back in winter. It prefers wet leaves to wet roots, so mist rather than soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost damage it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect it from frost. An established plant may tolerate a light frost, but where winters are cold it is best grown in a pot and moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790858486079,"sku":"MIC-SCO-GREENW-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/green-wave-fern-microsorum-scolopendria-green-wave.jpg?v=1792209579","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/green-wave-fern-microsorum-scolopendria-green-wave","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}