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Athyrium filix-femina

Lady Fern

Rhizomatous perennial fern with delicate bipinnate fronds and a feathery texture. Popular for shaded indoor or outdoor environments requiring high humidity.

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Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	3-4 in	In Stock	$14.99	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Lady Fern
Family	Athyriaceae
Genus	Athyrium
Species	Filix-Femina
Origin	Temperate Northern Hemisphere (Europe, Asia, North America)
Blooming	Non-flowering, reproduces via spores on frond undersides
Leaf Color	Medium green with purple rachis in some varieties
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Humus-rich peat mix with perlite; moisture-retentive but well-draining

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist. Do not allow drying out. Mist frequently for humidity.

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Sunlight & Care

Low to bright indirect light only. Direct sun scorches fronds.

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Fertilization

Dilute liquid fertilizer monthly during Spring and Summer growing season

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Pruning

Remove dead or yellowed fronds at the base to encourage new growth

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 75°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

50% – 85%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

800 – 3000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

20 – 150

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

30% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

350 – 1200

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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