Woodsia oregana
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Woodsia oregana

Oregon cliff fern · Oregon woodsia · Western cliff fern

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_shade
0
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 3–8
Click count
13
Observations
12

Description

Source: leafsnap

Woodsia 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.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C
Ideal temperature: 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 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

Tags (5)

Common Names (3)

en Oregon cliff fern
en Oregon woodsia
en Western cliff fern