Holly Fern Plant
Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum) is a fern growing 2-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, with slow growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring shade and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Fern
Height
30 to 90 cm
Growth
Slow
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Shade
Shade
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Japan, China
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Humid
Temperature (°)
10 to 30
Humidity (%)
50 to 80
Potting media
Peat moss mix
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer 2:1:1
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
150-400 g
Flowering Time
N/A
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Air-purifying, ornamental use.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Scale Insects
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil