Dryopteris sieboldii
Description
Source: leafsnapDryopteris sieboldii is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae, native to Japan and south-central and southeast China. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental.
💡 Woodfern leaves resemble a squirrel's tail, with each leaf neatly arranged along the stem. The leaves gradually shorten as they extend from the base to the tip. This orderly arrangement of woodfern leaves can be quite soothing for those with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade
Siebold's wood fern is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky sites that provide natural shade. It prefers Full Shade but can tolerate Partial Sun.
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
Siebold's wood fern does best in forest undergrowth. It is very sensitive to temperature and humidity; high heat, dry conditions, and intense sunlight all make it uncomfortable. In summer it needs sufficient shading and a humid environment. Generally it does not need special attention in winter, but an extended winter drought can still be lethal.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
To keep Siebold's wood fern healthy and thriving, it's important to prune it in early spring. Removing damaged fronds during this time encourages new growth and improves the plant's overall health. Avoid heavy pruning later in the season, as this can stress the plant. Regular maintenance not only enhances air circulation but also reduces the risk of disease and increases the fern's ornamental appeal. For more detailed care practices, consult horticultural guides.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Dryopteris
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 61 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- Japan, China