Drynaria quercifolia
Basket fern · Oak leaf fern
Description
Source: leafsnapAglaomorpha quercifolia (synonym Drynaria quercifolia), commonly known as the oakleaf fern or oakleaf basket fern, is a species of Aglaomorpha in the family Polypodiaceae. Other common names for the fern are pakpak lawin, gurar, koi hin, ashvakatri, kabkab, kabkaban, or uphatkarul.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade
Open spots with ample filtered light bring out the best in oakleaf fern. However, it is highly adaptable and can do well even where light is limited. Growth may be less vigorous in low light, while overly strong exposure can damage the plant. Reflecting its native habitat, the oakleaf fern tolerates shady conditions but benefits from a moderate amount of light for optimal health.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
The oakleaf fern is a plant native to temperate regions and does best at temperatures of 68 to 100.4°F (20 to 38℃). In colder seasons, consider placing it indoors in a warm spot to preserve a suitable environment for growth.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Drynaria
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-11
- Mature Height
- 49 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 0.61 m to 1.22 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn