torn wood fern
Also known as: textured shield fern
A fairly compact, clump-forming to spreading, evergreen fern with tapering fronds and individual leaflets (pinnae) with rounded tips. The stems develop reddish-brown bristly scales.
Scientific classification
- Species
- torn wood fern (Dryopteris sublacera)
- Genus
- Dryopteris
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- 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
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of torn wood fern
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of torn wood fern
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torn wood fern care guide
- Constantly damp humus soil, never let root zone dry out completely
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Constantly damp humus soil, never let root zone dry out completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak organic liquid fern feed monthly spring and summer growth months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required. Can remove any faded fronds if required.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites. May require some winter protection during cold winters. For more information see our advice page on how to grow ferns.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
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