Woodsia oregana
Oregon cliff fern · Oregon woodsia · Western cliff fern
Description
Source: leafsnapWoodsia oregana, the Oregon cliff fern, is a perennial fern in the family Woodsiaceae. This plant is native to a large part of the western and northern United States and Canada.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade
Oregon cliff fern comes from habitats such as forest understories or rocky sites that provide natural shade. It prefers Full Shade but can tolerate Partial Sun.
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
The Oregon cliff fern is a hardy plant that thrives on rocky cliffs and requires minimal pruning. To keep it healthy, trim it in early spring by removing any dead fronds. This promotes growth and improves air circulation. Avoid heavy pruning to prevent putting stress on the plant. By timing your pruning properly, you can enhance the fern's health, prevent disease, and ensure its longevity in challenging conditions.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Woodsia
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-8
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 25 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 20 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Planting Time
- Summer, Autumn