General Description/History

One of the most popular Australian native foliage crops, koala fern has bright green, feather like foliage and long stems up to 80 cm. Stems are woody and hard. The foliage is very thick, giving stems a furry appearance. As koala fern has until recently been difficult to propagate, it is often harvested from the wild, but commercial harvesting is expanding. Koala fern is a popular foliage crop in Australia and is widely exported.

Available:
Dried: All year; Fresh: February to November

Available Colours: Green

What to look for

• Undamaged leaves.
• Avoid wilted branch tips

Flower Care

1. Keep cool! Never place in full sun.
2. Break bunches apart.
3. Strip leaves from the bottom half of each stem.
4. Recut at least 2 cm off each stem with sharp secateurs and place in cold water.
5. Do not smash or split stem ends.
6. Use a preservative as this will keep leaves looking fresh.
7. Replace vase water with fresh preservative every day.

Botanical Name: Baloskion tetraphyllum, previously: Caustis blakei

Common Names: Foxtail fern, Koala fern

Stem Length: 50 to 80 cm

Country of Origin: Australia

Available Colours: Green

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Availability: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,Decemeber