Deer fern
About Deer fern
Deer fern is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs lots of water to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ā and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Deer fern belongs to the Blechnum genus, and is native to Northwestern Africa, Europe to Iran, Japan, and Southern Alaska to the Western United States.
Taxonomy
Blechnum spicant
Blechnum
Blechnaceae
Polypodiales
Also known as
Struthiopteris spicant and Hard-fern
How to care for Deer fern
Water
How often to water your Deer fern
every 7
Deer fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesnāt 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
7
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Deer fern in your home
a window
Deer fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Deer fern in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Deer fern
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Deer fern after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Deer fern is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Deer fern is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Deer fern may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Deer fern grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Deer fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Deer fern
Deer fern
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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