North Island. Coastal and lowland alluvial forest, river banks (often in the flood zone), near water falls and in geothermal areas, usually in dappled light or sunny situations. Appears to show a strong preference for base-rich substrates such as basalt, limestone, and the apatite-rich facies of greywacke. 
Tufted fern arising from shortly erect rhizomes. Frinds pink when new, then green to dark green.  Ultimate pinnae are elongated - up to 1/8 of entire frond. Very fast growing and an excellent pot plant. Does well in a variety of soils, light levels and moisture regimes but intolerant of weeds.