Dryopteris × complexa

How to Grow and Care for Dryopteris × complexa

Dryopteris × complexa · Dryopteris × complexa

Thrives in most cool, moist soils in light or dappled shade, but will tolerate full shade and also full sun if given plenty of moisture. In dry shade sites, water regularly in the first season and mulch well. See how to grow ferns

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Planting and Growing Dryopteris × complexa

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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 typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
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Care Tips

Thrives in most cool, moist soils in light or dappled shade, but will tolerate full shade and also full sun if given plenty of moisture. In dry shade sites, water regularly in the first season and mulch well. See how to grow ferns

How to Water Dryopteris × complexa?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Dryopteris × complexa?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Dryopteris × complexa?

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What Soil Is Best for Dryopteris × complexa?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Dryopteris × complexa?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Dryopteris × complexa?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune Dryopteris × complexa?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate Dryopteris × complexa?

Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe or by division in spring

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How to Transplant Dryopteris × complexa?

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How to Care for Dryopteris × complexa in Winter?

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How to Plant Dryopteris × complexa?

Thrives in most cool, moist soils in light or dappled shade, but will tolerate full shade and also full sun if given plenty of moisture. In dry shade sites, water regularly in the first season and mulch well. See how to grow ferns

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How to Repot Dryopteris × complexa?

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How to Harvest Dryopteris × complexa?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Dryopteris × complexa

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Attributes of Dryopteris × complexa

Plant typeFerns
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FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginBritish Isles

Scientific Classification

Species
Dryopteris × complexa
Genus
Dryopteris
Family
Dryopteridaceae
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