Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is a deciduous evergreen fern that grows in USDA plant hardiness zones 3-9. This particular fern is known as a Christmas fern because some parts of the plant stay green all year long. Dark green leaves, or fronds, reach up to 3 feet long and 4 inches wide. This plant brings color and interest to a garden when other plants are dormant.
Christmas Fern Care
Polystichum Acrostichoides
What is the plant
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Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
max 9b
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
While it appreciates some moisture, it can grow in slightly dry soil as well.
Pruning
While it doesn’t need pruning, you may remove damaged or browned fronds to maintain its appearance.
Fertilizer
Start feeding the plant with a granular fertilizer from the second spring season after planting.
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Sunlight
The Christmas fern species grows best in part shade to full shade.
Soil
Polystichum acrostichoides thrives in organically rich, and well drained sandy or rocky soils.
Popularity
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