Gleichenia dicarpa – Coral Fern

Gleichenia dicarpa - Coral Fern
Gleichenia dicarpa - Coral Fern
Gleichenia dicarpa - Coral Fern

A tall fern for moist areas, likes sunny aspects as well as part shade. One common name ‘tangle fern’ is from the roots which trap organic matter, which helps improve erosion areas. Found in moist areas and in tall open forests along the east coast of Australia, from Queensland to Tasmania.

Family : Gleicheniaceae

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Plant Type : Fern

Width : 2

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Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Spreading

Soil Moisture : Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Bog gardens, Erosion control

Scientific Name: Gleichenia dicarpa

Common Name : Coral Fern

Height : 2

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pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Poolside

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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Gleichenia dicarpa – Coral Fern