Blechnum spicant, Deer Fern Cedar of Cyprus I got the plant from

I got the plant from a bonsai colleague

The contorted red variety is smaller in stature than the white

Rugged bark with deep fissures as it ages

Soil: Average soil conditions

It has a good base and  tons good roots in all the right places

Blechnum spicant, Deer Fern Cedar of Cyprus I got the plant fromBlechnum spicant (Deer Fern) Blechnum spicant, commonly known as the Deer Fern, is an elegant evergreen fern native to Europe, western North America, and parts of Asia. This low maintenance plant is cherished for its distinctive foliage, graceful habit, and ability to thrive in shady, woodland settings. Features Growth Habit: A clumping fern that forms neat, vase like rosettes, reaching 3060 cm (1224 inches) in height and spreading slightly wider.