Deer Fern
About Deer Fern
Deer Fern is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and
Deer Fern belongs to the Struthiopteris genus, and is native to Northwestern Africa, Europe to Iran, Japan, and Southern Alaska to the Western United States.
Taxonomy
Struthiopteris spicant
Struthiopteris
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 9
Deer 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
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 🍃, 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 🏡.
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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Deer Fern is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at 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 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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