sunset fern

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A clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright to slightly arching fronds emerging salmon-pink to orange-red when young, then yellow, and maturing to dark green as the seasons progress.

Scientific classification

Species: sunset fern (Dryopteris lepidopoda)
Genus: Dryopteris
Family: Dryopteridaceae

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Toxicity: Ferns
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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sunset fern pictures

Distribution of sunset fern

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of sunset fern

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sunset 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 old or damaged fronds in mid spring if required.

Propagation

Propagate by division or from spores

Growing

Plant in a moist but well drained, preferably neutral to acid loam in partial to full shade. Tolerant of dry shade once established but water regularly in their first season and mulch well. Dislikes excessive winter wet. For more information see our advice page how to grow ferns.

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