broad buckler fern
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A robust semi-evergreen perennial forming a rosette of erect or arching, broadly triangular-ovate, dark green, tripinnate fronds, the segments strongly toothed
Scientific classification
- Species
- broad buckler fern (Dryopteris dilatata)
- Genus
- Dryopteris
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- 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 broad buckler fern
Distribution map
Europe except extreme S, E to Central Russia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of broad buckler fern
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broad buckler fern care guide
- Constantly damp humus substrate, avoid hot dry wind exposure
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- 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
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most cool, moist, lightly shaded sites and will grow in full sun if given plenty of moisture. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly in their first season and mulch well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free outdoors
Pests
Generally pest-free outdoors
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