Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum)

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Athyrium niponicum

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Common name: Japanese painted fern
Taxonomy: Family: Athyriaceae · Genus: Athyrium

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How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Athyrium

Waterhigh

Lightshade

Humidityhighgeneral genus data

Min. temperature-25 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●○○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Athyrium tip: It browns quickly in summer drought – mulch it and water regularly.

At a glance

Japanese painted fern – what to know

Japanese painted fern (Athyrium niponicum) – family: Athyriaceae, genus: Athyrium. Care guidelines: light: shade; water: high; min. -25 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

All Athyrium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Japanese painted fern?

Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.

How much light does Japanese painted fern need?

It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.

How cold can Japanese painted fern get?

Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.

Is Japanese painted fern toxic to cats and dogs?

There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.

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