Mexican wood fern
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A clump forming, semi-evergreen fern growing to around 1 metre and bearing errect to arching green fronds.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Mexican wood fern (Dryopteris pseudofilix-mas)
- Genus
- Dryopteris
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- 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 Mexican wood fern
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Mexican wood fern
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Mexican wood fern care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but old or faded fronds can be removed as needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Growing
GrowingGrows well in most moist but free draining soil in shade or partial shade. See how to grow ferns.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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