| Common Name | Sensitive fern |
| Family | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Genus | Onoclea |
| Species | Sensibilis |
| Origin | North America, East Asia |
| Blooming | Ferns reproduce via spores, not flowers. Fertile fronds appear in spring. |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green to emerald green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Rich organic soil kept constantly wet; peat moss or bog mix suitable for marginal water gardens.
High water requirement. Keep soil saturated at all times; tolerates standing water in summer.
Deep shade to partial shade. Direct sunlight will scorch the fronds quickly.
Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring only during active growth.
Cut back dead fronds to ground level in late winter before new fiddleheads emerge.
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