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Jeweled Chain Fern

Woodwardia Unigemmata

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Overview

The Jeweled chain fern (Woodwardia unigemmata) stands out with its lush, arched fronds reaching 2-3 feet in length. This semi-evergreen species thrives in moist, shaded areas, favoring acidic soil. Its name is derived from eye-catching bulbils forming on frond undersides, which can root to create new plants. A striking choice for woodland gardens, adding a luxurious texture and a touch of resilience against cold, down to USDA zone 6.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–10Type FernClimate Temperate
Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — arched fronds reaching 2-3 feet in length
Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — The Jeweled chain fern (Woodwardia unigemmata) stands out with its lushJeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — This semi-evergreen species thrives in moist, shaded areas, favoring acidic soilJeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — Its name is derived from eye-catching bulbils forming on frond undersides, which can root to create new plantsJeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — A striking choice for woodland gardensJeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — adding a luxurious texture and a touch of resilience against coldJeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — commonly referred to as the Jeweled Chain Fern+9

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
3–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — arched fronds reaching 2-3 feet in length
Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — The Jeweled chain fern (Woodwardia unigemmata) stands out with its lush
Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — This semi-evergreen species thrives in moist, shaded areas, favoring acidic soil
Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — Its name is derived from eye-catching bulbils forming on frond undersides, which can root to create new plants
Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — A striking choice for woodland gardens
Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — adding a luxurious texture and a touch of resilience against cold
Jeweled Chain Fern (Woodwardia Unigemmata) — commonly referred to as the Jeweled Chain Fern
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Woodwardia Unigemmata
Photographs by 4 contributors

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