Japanese Painted Fern

Japanese Painted Fern is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Japanese Painted Fern →

Benefits of Growing Japanese Painted Fern →

Common Japanese Painted Fern Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Japanese Painted Fern →

Outdoor Care Guide for Japanese Painted Fern →

Japanese Painted Fern may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 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 🏡.

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Japanese Painted 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.

Is Japanese Painted Fern Edible? →

Japanese Painted Fern Toxicity to Cats →

Japanese Painted Fern Toxicity to Dogs →

Japanese Painted Fern Toxicity to Humans →

Japanese Painted 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!

Best Soil Mix for Japanese Painted Fern →

Best Pots for Japanese Painted Fern →

When and How to Successfully Repot Japanese Painted Fern →

What Are Healthy Japanese Painted Fern Roots →

Japanese Painted 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Japanese Painted Fern →

Japanese Painted Fern is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Japanese Painted Fern Lifecycle →

Japanese Painted Fern Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Japanese Painted Fern →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Japanese Painted Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Landscaping Ideas with Japanese Painted Fern →

When to Plant Japanese Painted Fern →

How to Plant Japanese Painted Fern →

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Winter Care for Japanese Painted Fern →

Best Companion Plants for Japanese Painted Fern →

Is Japanese Painted Fern a Weed? →

Japanese Painted Fern can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Japanese Painted Fern →

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.

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What Eats Japanese Painted Fern? →

• Drooping Japanese Painted Fern Leaves →
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• Japanese Painted Fern Root Rot →
• Why Is My Japanese Painted Fern Wilting? →