Silver Lady Fern
Blechnum gibbum Silver Lady
The Blechnum Gibbum, Silver Lady Fern, is a compact fern with symmetrical green, silver & grey foliage. Elegant Indoor Plant or great for shady areas. Grows to 1M
Blechnum gibbum ‘Silver Lady’ – Silver Lady Fern 🌿✨
Blechnum gibbum ‘Silver Lady’, commonly known as the Silver Lady Fern, is a small, elegant tree fern with a symmetrical rosette of arching, feathery fronds. Unlike many ferns, it forms a short, slender trunk as it matures, making it a great choice for indoor pots, tropical gardens, and shaded landscapes. It thrives in warm, humid environments and is relatively low-maintenance, making it an excellent option for fern lovers and houseplant enthusiasts.
🌱 General Information:
- Family: Blechnaceae
- Genus: Blechnum
- Common Names: Silver Lady Fern, Miniature Tree Fern
- Native Region: Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands, Australia
- Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming evergreen fern with a slow-growing trunk
🌞 Growing Conditions:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to partial shade; tolerates some morning sun
- Soil:
- Moist, well-draining, humus-rich soil (peaty, loamy, or slightly acidic)
- Avoid heavy clay or soggy conditions
- Watering:
- Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Water less in winter but do not let it dry out completely
- Temperature:
- Prefers warm temperatures 18–27°C
- Not frost-tolerant; protect from temperatures below 10°C
- Humidity:
- Prefers high humidity; thrives in bathrooms, greenhouses, and tropical gardens
🌿 Foliage & Growth:
- Fronds:
- Bright green, symmetrical, arching fronds with a delicate, feathery appearance
- Forms a compact rosette of fronds that radiate outward
- Trunk Formation:
- Develops a short, fibrous trunk over time (unlike ground-cover ferns)
- Can grow up to 90 cm (3 feet) tall over several years
- Evergreen or Deciduous?
- Evergreen in warm climates but may drop fronds if stressed
✂️ Care & Maintenance:
- Pruning:
- Remove yellow or damaged fronds to encourage fresh growth
- Fertilizing:
- Feed with a diluted liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks in spring/summer
- Avoid over-fertilizing, as ferns are sensitive to excess nutrients
- Pests/Diseases:
- Generally pest-resistant, but can attract scale insects or mealybugs indoors
- Watch for leaf browning, which may indicate low humidity or dry soil
- Propagation:
- Best propagated by division in early spring
- Can be grown from spores, but this is a slow process
🏡 Uses & Benefits:
✅ Indoor Houseplant: Thrives in low-light, humid environments like bathrooms & kitchens
✅ Shady Garden Feature: Great for understory plantings, tropical gardens, and fern beds
✅ Container Gardening: Grows well in pots & shaded patios
✅ Pet-Friendly: Non-toxic to cats & dogs! 🐾
✅ Air-Purifying: Helps increase humidity & improve indoor air quality
🌟 Pro Tip:
For lush growth, keep your Silver Lady Fern in a warm, humid location, water consistently, and avoid direct afternoon sun. If grown indoors, mist occasionally or use a humidity tray for best results!
$12.25 – $32.25 inc. GST
