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Matteuccia

About Matteuccia

This easy to grow fern has an erect crown and stout, erect rhizome. It needs partial to full shade but tolerates sun with cool temperatures and adequate moisture.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Onoclea struthiopteris

Genus

Onoclea

Family

Onocleaceae

Order

Polypodiales

Also known as

Matteuccia, Matteuccia struthiopteris, ostrich fern, fiddlehead fern, shuttlecock fern and Matteuccia struthiopteris

How to care for Matteuccia

💦 Water

How often to water your Matteuccia

Matteuccia 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Matteuccia in your home

Matteuccia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Matteuccia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Matteuccia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Matteuccia: 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 Matteuccia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Matteuccia is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Matteuccia →

Benefits of Growing Matteuccia →

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Outdoor Care Guide for Matteuccia →

💦 Water Needs

Matteuccia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Matteuccia Water Frequency →

Matteuccia Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Matteuccia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Matteuccia Light Requirements →

Matteuccia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Matteuccia 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

Matteuccia 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 Matteuccia →

Best Pots for Matteuccia →

When and How to Successfully Repot Matteuccia →

What Are Healthy Matteuccia Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Matteuccia 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 Matteuccia →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Matteuccia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Matteuccia Lifecycle →

Matteuccia Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Matteuccia →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Matteuccia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Matteuccia Temperature Tolerance →

Matteuccia Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Matteuccia →

When to Plant Matteuccia →

How to Plant Matteuccia →

Where to Plant Matteuccia →

Winter Care for Matteuccia →

Best Companion Plants for Matteuccia →

Is Matteuccia a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

How to Propagate Matteuccia →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Matteuccia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 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.