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Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii'./Cotton Candy Fern
Call 'Cotton Candy' fern since it resembles the sugar confection loved by children
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Call 'Cotton Candy' fern since it resembles the sugar confection loved by children
Has very fine textured fronds that are a chartreuse colored
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Scientific Name:
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii'.
Common Name:
Cotton Candy Fern
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This fern can add interest and color to a shady or mostly shady area. It makes a very attractive container plant, such as in a hanging basket. It is best displayed where its colorful foliage is in sharp contract with its background or surrounding area.