Dryopteris filix mas growing fern leaf plant of the genus Dryopteris also known as Male fern, Dryopteris filix mas perennial evergreen or cold deciduous used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 2-10.
Dryopteris filix mas leaves
Leaves color green in bi-pinnate (in fern) shape.
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Requirements for Dryopteris filix mas growing and care:
Cold winter, humidity
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Spores / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Old leaves
Size of the plant?
1-1.7 m, 40-68 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Scientific name:
Dryopteris filix mas