{"title":"Arachniodes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis genus of mostly evergreen ferns hails primarily from Asia, where they form compact colonies or tight clumps. In appearance, they are similar to dryopteris, with virtually all species having good garden merit. Typically, arachniodes are not the fastest ferns to grow, but they make great long-term garden specimens. A few species have thick foliage with a leathery or plastic appearance to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known commonly as Spider ferns, they prefer partial shade and moist, well-drained, rich soil. As with most ferns, they are quite deer-resistant. In the woodland perennial garden, spider ferns pair well with hosta, helleborus, \u003ca title=\"aspidistra\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aspidistra-cast-iron-plant\"\u003easpidistra,\u003c\/a\u003e or bergenia.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arachniodes-simplicior-variegata","title":"Arachniodes simplicior Variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' is a fabulous 18\" tall x 18\" wide evergreen fern that features a wide streak of yellow down the center of each plastic-textured leaf. Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' is reliably hardy in zone 7, although the new growth emerges very late (reports indicate success in parts of zone 6). East Indian holly fern is the one garden fern that visitors to your woodland garden will absolutely drool over, so invite a crowd of folks over if you're having a drought.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001073925,"sku":"1428","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Arachniodes-simplicior-Variegata.i-1428.s-61389.r-1.jpg?v=1790356339"},{"product_id":"arachniodes-miqueliana","title":"Arachniodes miqueliana","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachniodes miqueliana is an easy-to-grow favorite of late fern guru Dr. John Mickel, who generously shared spores from his home garden. Arachniodes miqueliana forms a tight clump, but is otherwise somewhat similar in form to the beloved Arachniodes standishii with 2' long, arching, finely cut, lacy fronds that are extraordinarily wide at the base. Just as with its relative Arachniodes standishii, Arachniodes miqueliana is very late to drop its foliage for the winter. We find Arachniodes miqueliana simply a superb hardy fern that should be in all woodland gardens!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026834437,"sku":"5521","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Arachniodes-miqueliana.i-5521.s-68622.r-1_3be5f395-a6d9-42b0-b3a7-d78be786e920.jpg?v=1791485616"},{"product_id":"arachniodes-standishii","title":"Arachniodes standishii","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter walking through acres of Arachniodes standishii on Korea's Ulleung Island, we understand why magically elegant upside-down fern is probably the most sought-after \u003ca title=\"See our fern collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/fern-plant-hardy-ferns-perennial-outdoor-garden\"\u003efern\u003c\/a\u003e by gardeners worldwide. The lacy, cutleaf, 18\" fronds rise from a thick, slowly creeping rhizome. Our 18-year-old clumps of the easy-to-grow Arachniodes standishii are only 3-4' wide. Upside-down fern is tardily deciduous, still looking fresh well into the new year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArachniodes standishii can be a bit slower growing than other ferns but more than worth the wait for it will in time become a gorgeous clump. It wants a lightly shady location with average moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/vfLaneyOvCA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027239749,"sku":"6234","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Arachniodes-standishii.i-6234.s-64284.r-1.jpg?v=1781290946"},{"product_id":"arachniodes-davalliaeformis","title":"Arachniodes davalliaeformis","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Arachniodes pseudoaristata) Arachniodes davalliaeformis is a little-known evergreen fern that hails from the southern part of the Japanese islands where it forms a clump of upright 2' long stipes ending in stiff triangular fronds. The dark green foliage on our 15 year-old clump feels like it is made from shredded hard plastic...a far cry from what we typically think of as a fern. I'd like to see a slug try and take a bite out of this one! Arachniodes davalliaeformis makes a unique, albeit slow growing specimen for the woodland garden. If you manage to kill yours, please remember to use the plastic recycling bin.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028622597,"sku":"8592","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Arachniodes-davalliaeformis.i-8592.s-68621.r-1_22213429-c11f-4856-a2f0-9b01c1690dc4.jpg?v=1787340200"},{"product_id":"arachniodes-simulans","title":"Arachniodes simulans","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachniodes simulans is a wide-ranging (Bhutan, India, China, Japan) fern that's found natively on moist forest slopes from 1,500' to 9,000' elevation. 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