Anemia adiantifolia
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Anemia adiantifolia

Pine fern · Pineland fern

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_shade
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
37
Observations
4

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade

Pineland fern is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers Full Shade but can tolerate Partial Sun.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Pineland fern comes from tropical areas where the climate is usually warm and humid. Therefore it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It dislikes sudden temperature changes and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature swings indoors is important. It generally does not tolerate cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The Pineland fern has delicate fronds and requires minimal pruning, which is best done in early spring. To encourage better growth and improved air circulation, remove any dead or damaged fronds. Be cautious not to over-prune, and make sure to sterilize your tools before use. For optimal health and lush foliage, cut the fronds at their base.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Fern
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Anemia
Family
Schizaeaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Medium Sea Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Native Area
Colombia, Bahamas, Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Jamaica

Tags (4)

Common Names (2)

en Pine fern
en Pineland fern