painted fern

How to Grow and Care for painted fern

painted fern · Athyrium niponicum

For best results grow in a 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 painted fern

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Clay · Chalk
Soil pHNeutral · Acid · Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

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

How to Water painted fern?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for painted fern?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for painted fern?

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What Soil Is Best for painted fern?

Soil type
Loam · Clay · Chalk
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid · Alkaline
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for painted fern?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize painted fern?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune painted fern?

Remove faded foliage in late autumn or leave until spring before new growth emerges.

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How to Propagate painted fern?

Propagate byh division or spores

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How to Transplant painted fern?

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How to Care for painted fern in Winter?

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How to Plant painted fern?

For best results grow in a 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 painted fern?

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How to Harvest painted fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of painted fern

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Attributes of painted fern

Plant typeFerns · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginHimalaya to E. Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Athyrium niponicum
Genus
Athyrium
Family
Woodsiaceae
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