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Dryopteris
Genus – the data refers to the whole genus Dryopteris, not to a single species.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Dryopteridaceae · Genus: Dryopteris
Still missing: plant type, native distribution, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightshade
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature-25 °CJanuary
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
February
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot without direct sun, north or east window.
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot without direct sun, north or east window.
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot without direct sun, north or east window.
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
No feeding now.
Bright indirect light, north or east window.
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
December
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
No feeding now.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
In shady, humus-rich spots it's one of the toughest garden ferns and copes with dry spells.
Dryopteris – what to know
Dryopteris: a plant genus (Dryopteridaceae). Care guidelines: light: shade; water: medium; min. -25 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Dryopteris?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Dryopteris need?
It copes well with partial shade and darker spots; keep it out of harsh direct sun.
How cold can Dryopteris get?
Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Dryopteris toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Care data is for guidance only.
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