Description
The semi-evergreen leaves have an upright habit and reach a maximum length of 150 cm (59 in), with a single crown on each rootstock. The bipinnate leaves consist of 20to35 pinnae on each side of the rachis. The leaves taper at both ends, with the basal pinnae about half the length of the middle pinnae. The pinules are rather blunt and equally lobed all around. The stalks are covered with orange-brown scales.
Dryopteris filix-mas is a common fern of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, native to much of Europe, Asia, and North America. It favours damp shaded areas in the understory of woodlands, but also shady places on hedge-banks, rocks, and screes.
Plant Specifications
Common Name | Male fern |
Maximum Reachable Height | 2 to 3 feet |
Bloom Time | Non-flowering |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Dryopteris filixmas care
Propergate by division or rooting plantlets at the tips of runners or from spores Keep in mind when planting that Common Male Fern is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures
Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Watering | Medium |
Soil | Well-drained soil |
Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Dryopteris filixmas special feature
Excellent fern for woodland or shade gardens. Good specimen.
Dryopteris filixmas uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Natutal medicine can heal your body and mind
Culinary Use:
- Numerous cultivars have been selected for garden use