Christmas fern

How to Grow and Care for Christmas fern

Christmas fern · Polystichum acrostichoides
Also known as: dagger fern

Grows well in moist but well-drained, cool, humus-rich soils in full or partial shade

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Planting and Growing Christmas fern

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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 typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows well in moist but well-drained, cool, humus-rich soils in full or partial shade

How to Water Christmas fern?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Christmas fern?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Christmas fern?

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What Soil Is Best for Christmas fern?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Christmas fern?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune Christmas fern?

Remove dead or damaged fronds in early spring

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How to Propagate Christmas fern?

Propagate by division or from spores

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How to Transplant Christmas fern?

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How to Care for Christmas fern in Winter?

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How to Plant Christmas fern?

Grows well in moist but well-drained, cool, humus-rich soils in full or partial shade

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How to Repot Christmas fern?

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How to Harvest Christmas fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Christmas fern

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Attributes of Christmas fern

Plant typeFerns
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginEastern North America

Scientific Classification

Species
Polystichum acrostichoides
Genus
Polystichum
Family
Dryopteridaceae
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