Lomaria discolor, syn. Blechnum discolor, petipeti, piupiu or crown fern is endemic to the North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands. It is commonly found throught these areas in drier lowland to montane forest, usually at higher altitudes in the North Island. It often forms large extensive colonies by means of it's stoloniferous habit in open beech forest and scrub. It is a very hardy fern in the home garden, and can form a small trunk over time and has attractive rosette of fronds, that enjoys a filtered light situation. Add plenty of organic matter to soil and water well to establish. Grows approximately 1m x 1m.