Sensitive Fern

Sensitive 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!

How to Grow Sensitive Fern →

Benefits of Growing Sensitive Fern →

Common Sensitive Fern Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Sensitive Fern →

Sensitive 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.

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Sensitive 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 🏡.

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Sensitive 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.

Sensitive 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!

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When and How to Successfully Repot Sensitive Fern →

What Are Healthy Sensitive Fern Roots →

Sensitive 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Sensitive Fern →

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

Sensitive Fern Lifecycle →

Sensitive Fern Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Sensitive Fern →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Sensitive Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Winter Care for Sensitive Fern →

Best Companion Plants for Sensitive Fern →

Is Sensitive Fern a Weed? →

How to Propagate Sensitive Fern →

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 Sensitive 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.

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What Eats Sensitive Fern? →

• Drooping Sensitive Fern Leaves →
• Sensitive Fern Dropping Leaves →
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• Sensitive Fern Leaves Falling Over →
• Sensitive Fern Leaves Curling →
• Sensitive Fern Yellow Leaves →
• Sensitive Fern Root Rot →
• Why Is My Sensitive Fern Wilting? →