scaly male fern

How to Grow and Care for scaly male fern

scaly male fern · Dryopteris affinis
Also known as: golden shield fern

Easy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites and will grow in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in their first season and mulch well

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying windsSunlight: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing scaly male fern

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full sun · 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

Easy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites and will grow in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in their first season and mulch well

How to Water scaly male fern?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for scaly male fern?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for scaly male fern?

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What Soil Is Best for scaly male fern?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize scaly male fern?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune scaly male fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate scaly male fern?

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

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How to Transplant scaly male fern?

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How to Care for scaly male fern in Winter?

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How to Plant scaly male fern?

Easy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites and will grow in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in their first season and mulch well

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How to Repot scaly male fern?

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How to Harvest scaly male fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free outdoors

Pests

Generally pest-free outdoors

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The Toxicity of scaly male fern

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Attributes of scaly male fern

Plant typeFerns
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitTufted
OriginEurope, Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Dryopteris affinis
Genus
Dryopteris
Family
Dryopteridaceae
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