fancy fern
Also known as: intermediate wood fern
A clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright to arching, triangular fronds divided into lance-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaflets or pinnae. The underside of mature fronds are often covered in fine hairs.
Scientific classification
- Species
- fancy fern (Dryopteris intermedia)
- Genus
- Dryopteris
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of fancy fern
Distribution map
Northeastern USA
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of fancy fern
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fancy fern care guide
- Constantly damp humus substrate, avoid hot dry wind exposure
- Watering
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Constantly damp humus substrate, avoid hot dry wind exposure
Fertilizing
FertilizingExtremely diluted fern feed monthly all warm growing months
Pruning
PruningRemove any dead or damaged fronds as required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Growing
GrowingPlant in a moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade with shelter from strong winds. Mulch soils to help maintain moisture levels. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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