Family : Pteridaceae.

Variegated bamboo fern.

It is a variegated fern, with a creeping rhizome, and linear, upright, pinnate or bipinnate fronds. The pinnae are 15 to 20cm long, glossy, bright green with cream-coloured veins. It requires a cool and humusy ground in shade, or on a veranda. Protect from slugs. Evergreen. Height : 60/90cm. Hardiness : -10°C.