broad buckler fern

How to Grow and Care for broad buckler fern

broad buckler fern · Dryopteris dilatata

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: Constantly damp humus substrate, avoid hot dry wind exposureSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing broad buckler fern

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleConstantly damp humus substrate, avoid hot dry wind exposure
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingExtremely diluted fern feed monthly all warm growing months
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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 broad buckler fern?

Constantly damp humus substrate, avoid hot dry wind exposure

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for broad buckler fern?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for broad buckler fern?

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What Soil Is Best for broad buckler fern?

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

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize broad buckler fern?

Extremely diluted fern feed monthly all warm growing months

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How to Prune broad buckler fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate broad buckler fern?

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

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How to Transplant broad buckler fern?

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How to Care for broad buckler fern in Winter?

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How to Plant broad buckler 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 broad buckler fern?

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How to Harvest broad buckler 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 broad buckler fern

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Attributes of broad buckler fern

Plant typeFerns
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitBushy
OriginEurope except extreme S, E to Central Russia

Scientific Classification

Species
Dryopteris dilatata
Genus
Dryopteris
Family
Dryopteridaceae
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