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Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina)

Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a graceful, deciduous fern with delicate, feathery fronds, adding elegance to shaded gardens.

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Sunlight

Partial Shade to Full Shade

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Humus-rich, well-drained soil

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Partial Shade to Full Shade

Prefers dappled shade or areas with morning sun and afternoon shade.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Humus-rich, well-drained soil

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Thrives in temperatures between 15-24°C (59-75°F). Protect from extreme heat.

Fertilizer

Light Feeding

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring; avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6 - 1.5 m

Spread

0.5 - 1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fronds

Optimal Sunlight Lux

1500

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Synonyms
Allantodia axillaris (Aiton) Kaulf.
Aspidium axillare (Aiton) Sw.
Aspidium cordatum Steud.
Aspidium filix-femina (L.) Sw.
Aspidium irriguum Sm.
Aspidium pontederae Willd.
Aspidium rheticum Sw.
Asplenium axillare (Aiton) J.Sm.
Asplenium cyathioides Bernh.
Asplenium filix-femina (L.) Bernh.
Asplenium martensii Kunze
Asplenium monstrosum Kunze
Athyrium acrostichoideum Bory ex Mérat
Athyrium alpestre Clairv.
Athyrium axillare (Aiton) C.Presl
Athyrium azoricum Fée
Athyrium cassum Chiov.
Athyrium convexum (Bab.) Newman
Athyrium corsicum Fée
Athyrium depauperatum Schumach.
Athyrium galeottii Fée
Athyrium incisum Newman
Athyrium irriguum (Sm.) Gray
Athyrium laxum Schumach.
Athyrium molle (Schreb.) Roth
Athyrium molliusculum Baumg.
Athyrium officinale Bubani
Athyrium ovatum Roth
Athyrium paramicola L.D.Gómez
Athyrium scorpioideum Chauvin
Athyrium trifidum (Hoffm.) Roth
Cyathea filix-femina (L.) Bertol.
Cystopteris filix-femina (L.) Coss. & Germ.
Lastrea filix-femina (L.) Colomb
Nephrodium filix-femina (L.) Michx.
Phegopteris plumosa J.Sm.
Polypodium axillare Aiton
Polypodium bifidum Hoffm.
Polypodium filix-femina L.
Polypodium leseblii Mérat
Polypodium molle Schreb.
Polypodium oblongodentatum Hoffm.
Polypodium ovatocrenatum Hoffm.
Polypodium trifidum Hoffm.
Tectaria filix-femina (L.) Cav.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyAthyriaceae
  • genusAthyrium
  • speciesAthyrium filix-femina
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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