Wood Fern
A wood fern is a broad-leaved ex-genus of the family Dryopteridaceae, which are rock plants that have been around for over 150 million years. Wood fens are not as famous as other ferns but can be found in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Wood fevers grow best in moist soils and moist climates.
Some reasons to buy a wood plant are its easy to grow, thrives almost anywhere, and bloom seasons span from Spring to Autumn colors of blooms that would look great, for example, next to rocks or in the corner of your backyard or Perennial Garden.
Plant Information
How fast will this plant grow? How fast will it grow?
It is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and has a robust root system. The cuttings are also known to root quickly. It thrives almost anywhere with moderate water requirements, sun exposure, a substrate like soil or compost, and good drainage.
How does this plant look? How does it grow?
Wood fern can appear as either a terrestrial or epiphytic plant. It has about 200 known species, all possessing flat, widely spaced fronds. This makes it able to grow under dense shadows from the sun. The fronds have a lacy appearance paired with a medium green color, darker green lines, and veins on the leaves.
The flowers are small, leathery, and brownish-gray and are found on the underside of each plant's frond. They are arranged in small clusters and are yellowish-green. The flowers have no petals, and the ovary is suspended in the cluster.
In summer, its flowers generally bloom as solitary, axillary flowers. It produces fruits that are called capsules that contain hard, brownish seeds known as ovoid nuts or achenes.
Wood Ferns are perennial plants and can survive for over 100 years. Flowers are very attractive to birds, but the seeds and nuts can damage trees severely if they are eaten.
What plants would grow well with this plant?
This plant is an ideal companion for many plants. If you intend to use it as a backdrop for your garden, it can look great next to rocks or in the corner of your backyard or garden.
How much sunlight does this plant receive? What hours of light does it get?
The plant should be grown in places with moderate water requirements, sun exposure, a substrate like soil or compost, and good drainage.
