Bracken Fern

Dennstaedtiaceae | Pteridium

Appearance & Characteristics

Type: Ground Cover
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 100 cm

Plant Uses

Growing Conditions

USDA Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Soil Type: Sandy, Loamy, Clay, Chalk, Peat
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Temperature: -20° to 30° C

Care & Maintenance

Maintenance: Low
Watering: Moderate
Humidity: Moderate
Fertiliser: Low
Pruning: Low

Propagation

Methods: Seed, Division

Other Details

Native Origin: worldwide, except for deserts and polar regions
Pet Friendly: No