Thelypteris decursive-pinnata

Japanese Beech Fern

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Common Name:

Japanese Beech Fern

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

50 cm

Japanese Beech Fern (Thelypteris decursive-pinnata) - Description

Lush green lacy fronds with an upright habit. Nice ground cover for shaded areas. A deciduous, easy-to-grow fern.

Japanese Beech Fern (Thelypteris decursive-pinnata) - Blooming

Sori form on the undersides of the fronds.

Japanese Beech Fern (Thelypteris decursive-pinnata) - Growth

Deciduous, terrestrial ferns. Thelypteris grows best in full sun or partial shade. T. palustris can exhibit weedy behavior. Thelypteris works best in a moist border or as an edging near a pond.

Japanese Beech Fern (Thelypteris decursive-pinnata) - Planting

Sow spores, as soon as ripe, when temperatures are at least 60F. Can also propagate by division in spring or summer.

Japanese Beech Fern (Thelypteris decursive-pinnata) - Pest

Scale insects occur occasionally. Also prone to rust, and leaf curl, which are rarely a problem.

Japanese Beech Fern (Thelypteris decursive-pinnata) - Interesting facts

There are ferns in this genus found in rain soaked areas, swamps, and bogs throughout the Northern hemisphere and in Southeast Asia. There are around 500 known species of Thelypteris.

Japanese Beech Fern (Thelypteris decursive-pinnata) - Soil and irrigation

Ample to regular water. Does best in richly organic soils that are consistently wet.