scaly buckler fern

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A clump-forming, semi-evergreen fern with upright to arching, triangular fronds divided into broadly linear to oblong, toothed, mid-green leaflets or pinnae.

Scientific classification

Species: scaly buckler fern (Dryopteris remota)
Genus: Dryopteris
Family: Dryopteridaceae

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Toxicity: Ferns · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of scaly buckler fern

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of scaly buckler fern

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scaly buckler fern care guide

Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

Pruning

Remove any dead, damaged or faded fronds as required.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Growing

Plant in moist or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade with shelter from strong winds. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

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