How much sunlight does my Bracken Fern need?

Bracken 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 🏡.

Is Bracken Fern toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Bracken Fern is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian immediately. Bracken Fern is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

What type of soil should I use for my Bracken Fern?

Bracken 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 Bracken Fern?

Bracken Fern is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Bracken Fern?

Bracken Fern grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Bracken Fern be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bracken Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Bracken Fern?

Bracken 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

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Q: Is Bracken Fern easy to care for?

Bracken Fern 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 Bracken Fern?

Bracken 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.

Also known as

Decomposition brackenfern, Eastern bracken, Eastern brakenfern, Hairy brackenfern, Bracken, Brake, Common bracken and Eagle fern

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pteridium aquilinum

Genus

Pteridium

Family

Dennstaedtiaceae

Order

Polypodiales

How to care for Bracken Fern

Water

How often to water your Bracken Fern

Bracken Fern 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

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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 Bracken Fern in your home

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

Bracken Fern love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bracken Fern does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bracken Fern in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Bracken Fern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bracken Fern: 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 Bracken Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Bracken Fern 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

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors