What is the growth pattern for Matteuccia Struthiopteris?

Matteuccia Struthiopteris grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Matteuccia Struthiopteris be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Matteuccia Struthiopteris can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Matteuccia Struthiopteris

Q: Is Matteuccia Struthiopteris easy to care for?

Matteuccia Struthiopteris is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Matteuccia Struthiopteris?

Matteuccia Struthiopteris 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.

Also known as

Ostrich fern, Ostrich fern, Matteuccia, Fiddlehead fern and Shuttlecock fern

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Genus

Matteuccia

Family

Onocleaceae

Order

Polypodiales

How to care for Matteuccia Struthiopteris

Water

How often to water your Matteuccia Struthiopteris

Matteuccia Struthiopteris 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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 Ostrich fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Matteuccia Struthiopteris: 6ft from a window

Matteuccia Struthiopteris can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Matteuccia Struthiopteris

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Matteuccia Struthiopteris: repot after 2X growth

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 Matteuccia Struthiopteris after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Matteuccia Struthiopteris is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors