Plant Care Tassel Fern

Tassel Fern

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Tassel Fern has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Japanese Lace Fern, Japanese Lace Fern, Korean Tassel Fern and Polystichum polyblepharu.m

Taxonomy

Polystichum polyblepharum
Polystichum
Dryopteridaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Tassel Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Tassel Fern

Water needs for Tassel Fern
0.5 cups
every 7

Tassel Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 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.

Calculate water needs of Tassel Fern

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Japanese Lace Fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Tassel Fern: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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

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

Tassel Fern does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Tassel Fern

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

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Tassel Fern is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Japanese Lace Fern Water Frequency →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Tassel 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 🏡.

Japanese Lace Fern Light Requirements →

Japanese Lace Fern Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Tassel 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.


🪴 Soil

Tassel Fern is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

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When and How to Successfully Repot Japanese Lace Fern →

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💩 Fertilizer

Tassel 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!


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Tassel Fern grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Japanese Lace Fern Lifecycle →

Japanese Lace Fern Size Guide →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Tassel Fern is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Tassel Fern

Tassel Fern

Tassel Fern


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Tassel Fern has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
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globe Astoria, OR
06/22/2021

thrives in oregon in bright indirect light! leaves are shiny and look very healthy! she’s growing great :) <3

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