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Sadleria cyatheoides - Hawaian fern

Sadleria cyatheoides - Hawaian fern
Latin name:
Sadleria cyatheoides
Common name:
Hawaiian fern

Frost tender but very attractive fern forming a small trunk over time.
Waxy fronds - growing conditions is for a moist humus rich soil. Do not over water the fronds as they will get black spots on the fronds.
Not a New Zealand native.

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