Dryopteris filix-mas
Male Fern
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Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) - Description
D. filix-mas is native to much of the Northern Hemisphere.
Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) - Growth
There are many species in this genus of ferns, 1-4 feet tall. Plants bear scaly rhizomes that either creep to form small clumps or are erect and form crowns. Dryopteris does best in partial shade. Grow Dryopteris among other herbaceous plants and shrubs. Less hardy plants should be raised in a cool greenhouse with a minimum temperature of 35°F (2°C). During the day, set temperatures between 41-50°F (5-10°C), and at night, keep the temperature at 36°F (2°C).
Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) - Planting
Divide clumps in spring or fall for propagation. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) - Pest
Problems include leaf gall, rust, and fungal spots.
Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) - Interesting facts
Wood Ferns have spores generated inside kidney shaped sori.
Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) - Soil and irrigation
Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter or even moist to wet soil.
