Fern
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Botanical namePolypodiopsida
“Ferns (Polypodiopsida or Polypodiophyta) are a group of vascular plants” — Fern - Wikipedia
FamilyPolypodiopsida
“Ferns (Polypodiopsida or Polypodiophyta) are a group of vascular plants” — Fern - Wikipedia
Lightbright indirect light
“Bright indirect light is the sweet spot for most fern varieties” — Flora | Fern Care Guide: Light, Water, Soil and Humidity
Waterconsistently moist well-draining soil, 2-3 days in growing season, 4-5 days in winter
“Water your fern when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch” — Flora | Fern Care Guide: Light, Water, Soil and Humidity
Pestsmites, insects, honeydew, shed skins, webbing, slime, frass, damaged roots
“moving mites, insects, honeydew, shed skins, webbing, slime, frass, damaged roots” — Fern Pests and Diseases: Identification and Safe Management
Diseasesbacterial lesions, fungal blight or foliar nematode damage
“bacterial lesions, fungal blight or foliar nematode damage” — Fern Pests and Diseases: Identification and Safe Management
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Sources
- Fern - Wikipedia
- Fern Structure
- What Are Ferns?
- 30 Different Types of Ferns (with Pictures) - Plantglossary
- About Ferns — American Fern Society
- 8 Native Ferns for Shade: A Starter Guide for Gardeners
- Home - Fern
- Flora | Fern Care Guide: Light, Water, Soil and Humidity
- Fern Pests and Diseases: Identification and Safe Management