A clumping and colony-forming upright fern with with strappy leaves. Tolerant of rocky terrain. Grows well in shaded areas.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Climbing birds nest fern
Microsorum punctatum
Climbing Birds Nest Fern; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Climbing Birds Nest Fern; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Climbing Birds Nest Fern; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Plant Description:
Special features: Upright fern with strappy leaves
Pot plant suitable: Indoor
More information: https://apps.lucidcentral.org/ferns/text/entities/microsorum_punctatum.htm
Habit: Groundcover
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 1 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full shade, Part shade
Water requirement: Low, Medium
Width: 3 m