Japanese Lace Fern
5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
About Japanese Lace Fern
Japanese Lace Fern is a relatively rare houseplant đż that is easy to grow and needs lots of water to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as having large, lush leaves with only 34 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!đ
Japanese Lace Fern likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Japanese Lace Fern belongs to the Polystichum genus, and is native to China, South Korea and Japan.
Taxonomy
Polystichum polyblepharum
Polystichum
Dryopteridaceae
Polypodiales
Also known as
Tassel Fern, Korean Tassel Fern and Polystichum polyblepharu.m
How to care for Japanese Lace Fern
Water
How often to water your Japanese Lace Fern
every 7
Japanese Lace Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Francisco, California.
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
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.
San Francisco, California
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Growing Japanese Lace Fern in San Francisco right now
Plant growth potential is currently low đ
January 28th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ânet radiationâ in San Francisco is currently low đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in detâŚ
Sunlight will increase by 33.1% âď¸
January 29th, 2023
San Francisco is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in San Francisco is expected to increase by 33.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.0 megajoules of eneâŚ
Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours đ
January 29th, 2023
This month, San Francisco is getting an average of 8.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 9.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours oâŚ
Finding light for Japanese Lace Fern in your home
a window
Japanese Lace Fern love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
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 San Francisco, California â .
Japanese Lace Fern does not tolerate low-light đŤ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Japanese Lace 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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Japanese Lace Fern after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
When to repot Japanese Lace Fern
Is this a good time of year to repot? No âł
January 26th, 2023
The growing potential in San Francisco is low đ.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best toâŚ
FAQs
Japanese Lace Fern is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Japanese Lace 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
Japanese Lace Fern requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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.
Soil
Japanese Lace Fern is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Japanese Lace Fern 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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Japanese Lace Fern grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Japanese Lace Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Japanese Lace Fern
Japanese Lace Fern
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in San Francisco, California, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 1
06/22/2021
thrives in oregon in bright indirect light! leaves are shiny and look very healthy! sheâs growing great :) <3
Large, lush leaves
