Eric in Orlando Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Here is our Angiopteris evecta, King Fern or Mule's Foot Fern. This is a giant species that can get fronds up to 20ft long and a pseudotrunk 3-5 ft. tall. It is also one of the most primitive of all ferns. 1 Eric Orlando, FL zone 9b/10a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzer Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Very cool Plant Eric. How old is that darn mule? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I've got two in deep shade planted next to my fishpond which get flooded when it overflows. They are a beautiful fern. regards Tyrone Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric in Orlando Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (Gonzer @ Feb. 27 2008,17:05)QUOTEVery cool Plant Eric. How old is that darn mule? Its about 10 years old, was in a 3 gal. pot when planted in Oct. 1997. Eric Orlando, FL zone 9b/10a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzer Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks Eric. The base looks quite sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 How does it perform in Mediterranean climates? Resident of San Diego, CA and Pahoa, HI. Former garden in Vista, CA. Garden Photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJG Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 (Justin @ Feb. 29 2008,20:31)QUOTEHow does it perform in Mediterranean climates? Nope. LenVista, CA (Zone 10a)Shadowridge Area"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."-- Alfred Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Barbara Hoshizaki has a nice one in Los Angeles, as well as another Angiopteris sp. which I can't remember the name of. San Fernando Valley, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJG Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hi Peter, I am just starting to get into Ferns. So I am learning what I can. The only garden that I have seen Angiopteris in here in SoCal is Mardy's. But as you know, it is a one and a million set up. Even on hot, dry days, the area he has most his ferns in is still cooler and humid. I have heard this is just not a good SoCal fern. So when you said another person has it in there garden, it got me thinking... Where is Barbara's garden? Close to the coast? Also, does she have some special watering setup? From what I understand is that most the really nice tropical ferns can handle a brief freeze. The real issue is drying out and the Santa Anas. LenVista, CA (Zone 10a)Shadowridge Area"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."-- Alfred Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Len, Barbara is one of the country's leading fern experts, and in fact has written several books. She is in almost downtown LA, with a moderate climate. Her 2 Angiopteris are growing outside, but in a protected courtyard-not sure of her watering schedule. Pogobob, Braden, Jeff Rood and I were there a couple of weeks ago. I believe she said the other Angiopteris was more of a highland plant and could handle the cold better than A. evicta, but again, I can't remember which one it was. San Fernando Valley, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRabbit Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 Is it still alive @Eric in Orlando? Any idea how hardy it is? I saw one at Shelby Gardens today for the first time. 🤤 Westchase | 9b, St. Petersburg | 9b, & Laurel | 10a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric in Orlando Posted May 22 Author Report Share Posted May 22 On 5/20/2023 at 10:04 PM, RedRabbit said: Is it still alive @Eric in Orlando? Any idea how hardy it is? I saw one at Shelby Gardens today for the first time. 🤤 Ours is still alive, its tolerated down to about 28f with some burn. But it needs LOTS of water, has no drought tolerance at all in our sandy soil. 2 Eric Orlando, FL zone 9b/10a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRabbit Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Thanks Eric! Westchase | 9b, St. Petersburg | 9b, & Laurel | 10a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysrigging Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 I have one in my back yard... a local nursury bought present from my son.... had it about 3 years and it is very fast growing.... but as mentioned above has zero drought tolerance and during our dry season ( Darwin, NT ) I'm often throwing buckets of water on it 3 times a day. Understandable actually as they are native to the very wet coastal ranges of Tropical Queensland, often seen growing happily on the edges of creeks/waterways 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysrigging Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 My son's pcs.... growing besides a creek at Babinda, Far North Queensland, Australia... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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