Deer fern.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Fern

Lumière

Partial shade to full shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière moyenne

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

1 to 2 feet

Croissance

Lente

Rusticité

USDA 5 à 9

Floraison

Not applicable as this is a spore-bearing fern.

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to mimic its natural forest floor habitat. Watch for browning tips which often signal that the air is too dry or the soil has dried out completely. Provide plenty of shade to protect the delicate fronds from scorching.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist at all times, especially during the growing season.

Engrais

Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer during the spring and summer months.

Taille

Remove dead or damaged fronds in early spring to make room for new growth.

Rempotage

Repot only when the roots have filled the container or the soil has broken down.

Sol

Rich, acidic, well-draining soil

pH du sol

5.0 to 6.0

Température

-20 à 25°C

Humidité

60 à 90%

Sécurité

Humains

There are no significant toxicity reports for humans.

Enfants

The plant is generally safe, but the fronds can be sharp or brittle if handled roughly.

Allergènes de contact

The spores can cause minor irritation if inhaled in large quantities.

Allergènes aéroportés

Spore release may trigger mild reactions in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

This plant is not considered edible and should be avoided.

Comment l'identifier

• Distinct sterile and fertile fronds
• Sterile fronds form flat rosettes
• Fertile fronds grow upright and narrow
• Dark green leathery texture
• Deeply pinnatifid leaf structure

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,5m

Feuilles

dark green, evergreen

Fleurs

0cm

Problèmes courants

• Scale insects — Small sap-sucking insects that appear as brown bumps on the fronds.

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, spores

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Group this fern with other moisture-loving woodland plants to maintain a humid microclimate.

Bonnes associations

• Hosta — They share similar shade and moisture requirements.
• Lamprocapnos spectabilis — It offers a beautiful textural contrast to the fern fronds.

Espèces similaires

• Western sword fern — It is another common evergreen fern found in similar habitats.

Science

Famille

Blechnaceae

Genre

Struthiopteris

Ordre

Polypodiales

Classe

Polypodiopsida

Région d'origine

Native to cool, moist forests across the Northern Hemisphere.

Préservation

It is not currently listed as endangered or threatened.

It grows in the understory of coniferous forests where it utilizes high humidity and acidic soil.

Intérêt pour la faune

provides cover for small ground creatures

Utilisations

woodland gardens, shaded borders, container planting

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it need full sun?

No, it prefers partial to full shade.

How often should I water it?

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

D'où vient le nom

The name Struthiopteris comes from the Greek for ostrich fern, while spicant refers to the spike-like fertile fronds.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly called deer fern because deer are known to graze on the fronds.
• The fertile fronds are much taller and thinner than the sterile ones.
• It thrives in acidic, moist soil conditions.

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• Plantes d'ombre