A large, vigorous fern with broad arching fronds that create a lush tropical appearance indoors or in shaded outdoor spaces. Macho Fern is ideal for hanging baskets, large pots and shaded landscape planting where a bold foliage statement is desired.
Light requirement: Bright indirect light to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate to high
Watering frequency: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather
Soil: Rich, well-drained moisture-retentive soil
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Fast in warm humid conditions
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 60cm–1m
Mature Width: 1–1.5m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Low
Frost Tolerant: Low
Wind Tolerant: Low to moderate in protected positions
Leaf colour: Bright green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Large fronds up to 1.5m long
A large, vigorous fern with broad arching fronds that create a lush tropical appearance indoors or in shaded outdoor spaces. Macho Fern is ideal for hanging baskets, large pots and shaded landscape planting where a bold foliage statement is desired.
Light requirement: Bright indirect light to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate to high
Watering frequency: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather
Soil: Rich, well-drained moisture-retentive soil
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Fast in warm humid conditions
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 60cm–1m
Mature Width: 1–1.5m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Low
Frost Tolerant: Low
Wind Tolerant: Low to moderate in protected positions
Leaf colour: Bright green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Large fronds up to 1.5m long
