Microsorum punctatum 'Green Flame'

Common Name:
Green Flame Fern

Description:
Microsorum punctatum 'Green Flame' is a striking, tropical-style fern admired for its broad, glossy lime-green fronds that emerge in a rosette and gently arch outward, resembling small flames—hence its name. The fronds have a leathery texture and undulating edges, creating lush, sculptural interest in shaded garden beds or indoor containers. In Melbourne, this fern performs best in warm, sheltered spots with high humidity and filtered light. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and benefits from regular misting if grown indoors or in drier environments. 'Green Flame' is ideal for bathrooms, covered patios, or ferneries, where it can enjoy consistent moisture without exposure to direct sun. Its elegant form and tropical feel make it a standout foliage plant for layering greenery in low-light areas or softening hard landscaping.

Form:
Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 40–60 cm
Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
Part Shade
Full Shade
Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:
Does not flower

Flower Colour:
Does not flower

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Indoors / Well lit
Herbaceous
Perennial
Air Purifying
Low Maintenance

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and animals

Companion Plants:
Asplenium nidus 'Crispy Wave'
Calathea spp.
Microsorum pustulatum (Kangaroo Fern)
Adiantum spp. (Maidenhair Fern)
Philodendron hederaceum