Virginia Chain Fern

About Virginia Chain Fern

Woodwardia virginica, or Virginia Chain Fern, can be found in moist, acidic soil near bogs, streams, ponds, or water gardens. It is easy to grow and spreads rapidly and is best planted in full sun to shade in sandy to humus-rich acidic soil.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Anchistea virginica

Genus

Anchistea

Family

Blechnaceae

Order

Polypodiales

Also known as

Anchistea, Anchistea virginica and Virginia chain fern

How to care for Virginia Chain Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Virginia Chain Fern

Virginia Chain 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

Finding light for Virginia Chain Fern in your home

Virginia Chain Fern 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 Virginia Chain Fern

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

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Virginia Chain Fern is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Virginia Chain 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.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Virginia Chain Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 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.