rigid holly fern

How to Grow and Care for rigid holly fern

rigid holly fern · Polystichum rigens

Easy to grow in a shady site with soil enriched by decomposed leaf litter or similar organic matter. A compact and slow growing evergreen suitable for shady border edges. Water well in first year after which it will thrive in most moist but well drained soils. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

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Planting and Growing rigid holly fern

rigid holly fern
Care difficulty3 / 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 typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · 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 a shady site with soil enriched by decomposed leaf litter or similar organic matter. A compact and slow growing evergreen suitable for shady border edges. Water well in first year after which it will thrive in most moist but well drained soils. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

How to Water rigid holly fern?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for rigid holly fern?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for rigid holly fern?

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What Soil Is Best for rigid holly fern?

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize rigid holly fern?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune rigid holly fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate rigid holly fern?

Propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant rigid holly fern?

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How to Care for rigid holly fern in Winter?

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How to Plant rigid holly fern?

Easy to grow in a shady site with soil enriched by decomposed leaf litter or similar organic matter. A compact and slow growing evergreen suitable for shady border edges. Water well in first year after which it will thrive in most moist but well drained soils. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

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How to Repot rigid holly fern?

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How to Harvest rigid holly fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of rigid holly fern

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Attributes of rigid holly fern

Plant typeFerns
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginJapan

Scientific Classification

Species
Polystichum rigens
Genus
Polystichum
Family
Dryopteridaceae
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