Bracken Fern

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!

Common Bracken Fern Problems →

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.

Bracken Fern Root Rot →

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 🏡.

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.

Is Bracken Fern Edible? →

Bracken Fern Toxicity to Cats →

Bracken Fern Toxicity to Dogs →

Bracken Fern Toxicity to Humans →

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!

What Are Healthy Bracken Fern Roots →

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.

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

Bracken Fern Lifecycle →

Bracken Fern Size Guide →

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

Bracken Fern Hardiness Zones →

Is Bracken Fern a Weed? →

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

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Bracken Fern, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Bracken Fern →

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• Drooping Bracken Fern Leaves →
• Bracken Fern Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Bracken Fern →
• Brown Spots on Bracken Fern →
• Bracken Fern Leaves Falling Over →
• Bracken Fern Leaves Curling →
• Bracken Fern Yellow Leaves →
• Bracken Fern Root Rot →
• Why Is My Bracken Fern Wilting? →