Arthromeris wallichiana - (Spreng,)Ching.
(Spreng,)Ching.
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Description
Arthromeris wallichiana is a FERN growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Tender young fronds - cooked. Used as a vegetable.
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic. The root is antiseptic. A paste of the roots is applied as a poultice to wounds and boils.
Distribution
E. Asia - Nepal to China.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Tolerates short periods of drought and direct sunlight, but it prefers bright filtered light. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer.
Propagation
Spores - best sown as soon as ripe on the surface of a humus-rich sterilized soil. Keep the compost moist, preferably by putting a plastic bag over the pot. Pot on small clumps of plantlets as soon as they are large enough to handle and keep humid until they are well established. Do not plant outside until the ferns are at least 2 years old and then only in a very well sheltered position. Division in spring.
