Plant Care Burgundy Lace Fern

Burgundy Lace Fern

Taxonomy

Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace'
Athyrium
Athyriaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Burgundy Lace Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Burgundy Lace Fern

Water needs for Burgundy Lace Fern
0.5 cups
every 9

Burgundy Lace Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Burgundy Lace Fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Burgundy Lace Fern: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Burgundy Lace Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Burgundy Lace Fern in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Burgundy Lace Fern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Burgundy Lace Fern: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Burgundy Lace Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
☀️ Sunlight Needs

Burgundy Lace Fern may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Burgundy Lace Fern Light Requirements →

Burgundy Lace Fern Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Burgundy Lace Fern is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Burgundy Lace Fern does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Burgundy Lace Fern →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Burgundy Lace Fern →

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💩 Fertilizer

Burgundy Lace Fern should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Burgundy Lace Fern →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Burgundy Lace Fern

Burgundy Lace Fern


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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