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Fern

Also known as

Drynaria baudouinii, Drynaria diversifolia, Drynaria gaudichaudii, Drynaria glaucistipes, Drynaria pinnata, Drynaria rigidula, Drynaria rigidula cristata, Drynaria rigidula koordersii, Drynaria rigidula vidgenii, Drynaria rigidula whitei, Drynaria rigidula widgenii, Goniophlebium rigidulum, Phymatodes gaudichaudii, Polypodium baudouinii, Polypodium diversifolium, Polypodium gaudichaudii, Polypodium glaucistipes, Polypodium rigidulum cristatum, Polypodium rigidulum diversipinnae, Polypodium rigidulum diversipinnii, Polypodium rigidulum vidgenii and Polypodium rigidulum whitei

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aglaomorpha rigidula

Genus

Aglaomorpha

Family

Polypodiaceae

Order

Polypodiales

How to care for Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Fern

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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Fern in your home

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 Fern in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fern

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

💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

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.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 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.