hard fern

How to Grow and Care for hard fern

hard fern · Blechnum spicant
Also known as: deer fern; herringbone fern; northern fern; rusty back; snake fern

Easy to grow in most cool, moist, shaded sites

Watering: Maintain evenly moist soil, never let it dry out completely, high humidity.Sunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing hard fern

hard fern
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMaintain evenly moist soil, never let it dry out completely, high humidity.
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingApply a diluted balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Easy to grow in most cool, moist, shaded sites

How to Water hard fern?

Maintain evenly moist soil, never let it dry out completely, high humidity.

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hard fern?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hard fern?

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What Soil Is Best for hard fern?

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

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize hard fern?

Apply a diluted balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

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How to Prune hard fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate hard fern?

Propagate by sowing spores (may not come true) in mid to late summer or by division in spring

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How to Transplant hard fern?

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How to Care for hard fern in Winter?

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How to Plant hard fern?

Easy to grow in most cool, moist, shaded sites

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How to Repot hard fern?

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How to Harvest hard 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 hard fern

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More General Info About hard fern

Attributes of hard fern

Plant typeFerns
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginTemperate Northern Hemisphere

Scientific Classification

Species
Blechnum spicant
Genus
Blechnum
Family
Blechnaceae
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