I really enjoy growing unusal ferns and this one looks tropical but is hardy to zone 6 and up. The leaves are shinny and large and forms a nice rosette shape 2 to 3 feet tall once mature. I found a small patch growing wild here in Kentucky near a water fall. It must have grown from spore since this is native to China and should not have been growing here. Plants we have are grown in 4 1/2 inch pots. Grows best in full to part shade.