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Crytomium falcatum - Holly fern

Crytomium falcatum - Holly fern
Latin name:
Crytomium falcatum
Common name:
Japanese Holly fern

Nice dark, shiny green giving a leathery look to the fronds.
Can be used either as indoor or outdoor fern, doesnt worry too much about soil type and will tolerate direct sun or very light shade.Cold hardy.
May need to spray for thrips
Is not Native fern to New Zealand