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Matteuccia struthiopteris

Ostrich Fern

A large deciduous fern with arching fronds resembling ostrich plumes. Prefers cool, moist, shaded environments in temperate zones.

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

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Plant Details

Common Name	Ostrich Fern
Family	Onocleaceae
Genus	Matteuccia
Species	Struthiopteris
Origin	Northern Hemisphere (Europe, Asia, North America)
Blooming	Ferns reproduce via spores, no true flowers
Leaf Color	Bright green to deep emerald
Sunlight	Shade / Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moisture-retentive loam or peat-based mix with high organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity required indoors.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers deep shade to partial sun; direct sunlight scorches fronds

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring-Sept)

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Pruning

Cut dead brown fronds to the ground in late autumn/winter

Pest Control Aphid 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

agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 10 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

41° – 75°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

50% – 90%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

800 – 6000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

100 – 250

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

300 – 1200

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

Related Plants

Matteuccia orientalis

Oriental Ostrich Fern

account_treeDryopteridaceae location_onChina, Japan, Korea

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