Japanese beech fern
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A deciduous fern to around 50cm high, with upright to arching, narrow, pinnatifid fronds up to 80cm long. Fronds are pale green when young and take on a slight blue-green tint when mature
Scientific classification
- Species
- Japanese beech fern (Phegopteris decursive-pinnata)
- Genus
- Phegopteris
- Family
- Thelypteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Japanese beech fern
Distribution map
China, Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Japanese beech fern
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Japanese beech fern care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by spores, sown as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist soils in part or full shade. Spreads slowly by rhizomes. See advice profile on how to grow ferns for more details
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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