What type of soil should I use for my Japanese Holly Fern?

Japanese Holly 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!

Should I fertilize my Japanese Holly Fern?

Japanese Holly Fern grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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Japanese Holly Fern

Q: How often should I water my Japanese Holly Fern?

Japanese Holly Fern 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Japanese Holly Fern need?

Japanese Holly Fern 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 🏡.

Also known as

족제비고사리

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Dryopteris varia

Genus

Dryopteris

Family

Dryopteridaceae

Order

Polypodiales

How to care for Japanese Holly Fern

Water

How often to water your Japanese Holly Fern

Japanese Holly Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Atlanta, Georgia.

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

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 Japanese Holly Fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Japanese Holly Fern: 1ft from a window

Japanese Holly Fern love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Atlanta, Georgia ⛅.

Japanese Holly Fern does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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