Broad Beech Fern
About Broad Beech Fern
Broad Beech Fern is a native fern that prefers moist, rich, well-drained, acidic soils in partial to deep shade. It can sometimes be found in sunny open areas with dry or semi-moist soil. The deciduous leaves are produced directly from the shallow rhizomes in spring. The fronds of this plant are 10-30" long and spread out in rows or loose clusters.
Taxonomy
Phegopteris hexagonoptera
Phegopteris
Thelypteridaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Broad Beech Fern
Water
How often to water your Broad Beech Fern
every 9
Broad Beech Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 Broad Beech Fern in your home
a window
Broad Beech Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, 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 Broad Beech Fern in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Broad Beech 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Broad Beech Fern after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Broad Beech Fern is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Broad Beech 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.
Sunlight Needs
Broad Beech Fern may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š 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 š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Broad Beech 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!
Fertilizer
Broad Beech 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Broad Beech Fern grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Broad Beech Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Broad Beech Fern
Broad Beech Fern
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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