Description
Common names
Soft Water Fern, Soft Water-fern.
Scientific names
Blechnum minus.
Family
Blechnaceae.
Genus
Blechnum.
Presence in Australia
Predominantly east of the Hume Highway.
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA.
Habitat
Various habitats in open forest, along creek beds and banks.
Habit
Ground fern with rhizome. Fronds mostly 25-70cm long, bright shiny-green when mature. Forms dense patches, bushy to ground level.
Site preference
Prefers wet clay.
Propagation
From offsets of rootstock or from spore.
Ornamental
Popular attractive fern for pots and sheltered gardens.