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Dryopteridaceae
Arachniodes aristata 'Variegata'
Aristate Hollyfern, East Indian Hollyfern, Variegated East Indian Hollyfern
The variegated East Indian holly fern has magnificent tapering green fronds with prominent midribs glowing in a pale yellow. This evergreen fern is usually found in dry woodlands among rocks near the coast from India, southeastern Asia into Polynesia and New Zealand. The leaves are long, quite stiff as if made from plastic and arise from a creeping rhizome.
Grow this fern in a shady spot in a moist but well-drained soil. Cold winters may render the plant deciduous, with new fronds arising in spring. Once established, this fern can handle periods of dryness without detriment. Use this holly fern as an outdoor rockery plant or as a houseplant away from drying registers or heaters. Note that this fern is larger-growing than (and often confused with) the related Arachnoides simplicior 'Variegata' that is more popular for floral arrangements and houseplant use.
10 - 5
6 - 10
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Fern
Partial Shade, Full Shade
12"-30" / 30.5cm - 76.2cm
12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm
Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Korea, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia, New Zealand
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Medium
Average Water
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
None
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Variegated
No
Yes
Fine
Glossy
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall
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