Fern Plant
Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) is a fern growing 2-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with fast growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring indirect light and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Fern
Height
2-3 ft
Growth
Fast
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental use
NPK ratio
Moderate
life Span
No
Health Benefits
Yes
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Mealybugs, Aphids.
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected fronds, neem oil spray Remove by hand, neem oil Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Insecticides like acephate, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Some ferns, like fiddlehead ferns, are edible and contain antioxidants.
- Certain ferns have been used for anti-inflammatory and wound-healing purposes.