crown fern

How to Grow and Care for crown fern

crown fern · Blechnum discolor

For best results grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

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Planting and Growing crown fern

crown fern
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Clay · Sand
Soil pHNeutral · Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

For best results grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

How to Water crown fern?

Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for crown fern?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for crown fern?

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What Soil Is Best for crown fern?

Soil type
Loam · Clay · Sand
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for crown fern?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize crown fern?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune crown fern?

Generally not required but can remove dead or damaged fronds as required.

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How to Propagate crown fern?

Propagate by division or spores

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How to Transplant crown fern?

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How to Care for crown fern in Winter?

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How to Plant crown fern?

For best results grow in moist but free draining soil in partial shade. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

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How to Repot crown fern?

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How to Harvest crown fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of crown fern

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Attributes of crown fern

Plant typeFerns · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginNew Zealand

Scientific Classification

Species
Blechnum discolor
Genus
Blechnum
Family
Blechnaceae
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