Downy Woodfern

Q: Is Downy Woodfern easy to care for?

Downy Woodfern 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 Downy Woodfern?

Downy Woodfern 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

Downy Maiden Fern

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Christella dentata

Genus

Christella

Family

Thelypteridaceae

Order

Polypodiales

How to care for Downy Woodfern

Water

How often to water your Downy Woodfern

Downy Woodfern 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

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Finding light for Downy Woodfern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Downy Woodfern: 3ft from a window

Downy Woodfern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Downy Woodfern

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Downy Woodfern 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

Toxicity