{"product_id":"woodwardia-orientalis","title":"Woodwardia orientalis (Oriental Chain Fern) 9cm pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love ferns with serious architectural presence and a fascinating trick up their sleeve, \u003ci\u003eWoodwardia orientalis\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for the exotic shade garden. This spectacular, large-growing fern produces magnificent, sweeping, leathery fronds that can arch dramatically outwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Oriental Chain Fern truly special is its incredible method of propagation. As the magnificent fronds mature, they produce hundreds of tiny, perfectly formed miniature fern plantlets (bulbils) all along the upper surface of the leaves. It is a fantastic talking point and a brilliant way to multiply your stock once the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Overwintering\u003c\/b\u003e To get the best out of \u003ci\u003eWoodwardia orientalis\u003c\/i\u003e, treat it as a woodland understory plant. It thrives in dappled or partial shade, away from harsh winds that can damage the large, elegant fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is a robust grower during the summer, it is not fully hardy across most of the UK. In the absolute mildest coastal microclimates, it may survive outside with a heavy winter mulch, but it is best treated as a tender specimen. We highly recommend growing it in a large, decorative container that can be moved into a frost-free greenhouse, conservatory, or bright cool room over winter to protect it from frosts and freezing wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Dappled shade to partial shade. Avoid scorching midday sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep consistently moist, especially during the active growing season. Do not allow the soil to completely dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, moisture-retentive, humus-rich compost with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a balanced liquid seaweed feed occasionally through the spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender\/Half-Hardy (H3). Requires winter protection from frosts in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are purchasing a healthy, young starter plant supplied in a \u003cb\u003e9cm pot\u003c\/b\u003e. These are fully rooted, actively growing young plants that are ready to be potted on into larger containers to establish and bulk up. Supplying our rare and exotic varieties in 9cm pots allows us to send them safely through the post and offers you a cost-effective way to build your jungle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle in a Box","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831670387074,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/2274\/2338\/files\/ACA2BD81-4387-4E29-8CC5-1957C12F52B5.jpg?v=1786176681","url":"https:\/\/www.jungleinabox.co.uk\/products\/woodwardia-orientalis","provider":"Jungle in a Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}