hand fern
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A compact, clumping, evergreen fern to 60cm tall bearing deeply-lobed fronds with dark veins on wiry black stems; the shorter, sterile fronds are palmate-shaped whilst the fertile fronds are borne on taller stems and have narrower lobes
Scientific classification
- Species
- hand fern (Doryopteris pedata)
- Genus
- Doryopteris
- Family
- Pteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hand fern
Distribution map
Americas
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hand fern
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hand fern care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningRemove dead or damaged fronds as required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from spores, or by division in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in an open, humus-rich compost in bright, filtered light with a minimum temperature of 15°C
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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