Arachniodes simplicior, the East Indian holly fern (from China and Japan!), is popular and unique in being one of the few “hardy” ferns with variegated foliage. Dark green shiny fronds are decorated with a creamy stripe down the middle of the pinnae as well as the midrib of the frond. This evergreen lustrous ornamental fern creeps about via an underground rhizome and sends up 1 to 2 foot fronds at periodic intervals; well-spaced when in full shade and clustered in the bright light which it enjoys. It is not fussy about soil types and stands out as a sparkly ornamental in all garden situations as well as indoors. Try sitting it in contrast and complement with pale greens in Zones 7 to 10.
Arachniodes
Arachniodes is a fern genus in the family Dryopteridaceae (wood ferns). A number of species in this genus are known as "holly ferns".
The genus Arachniodes was first published by Carl Ludwig von Blume in 1828, with the single Indonesian species Arachniodes aspidioides. But the genus wasn't widely recognized until Mary Douglas Tindale transferred the two species Byrsopteris amabilis and Byrsopteris aristata into it in 1961.
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East Indian holly fern
great quality plants, quality packaging and fast delivery. I look forward to ordering again soon.
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Holly Fern
Arrived in 2 days and looking very good!
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East Indian Holly fern
The fern arrived promptly and in good condition. Thank you.
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East Indian Holly Fern
Very nice ferns. They were well packaged for shipment and arrived in great shape.
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Healthy fern, fast ship!
Pots were well packaged and arrived in great condition. Really appreciate the short wait time from ordering to receiving the plants. Thank you!
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Great plant!
I have purchased and planted over seven of these ferns. The plants are healthy, they ship in a week and the price is fantastic! My yard looks. beautiful! Thanks!
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Ferns
The ferns came very quickly and was in great condition
