Japanese Holly Fern is a perennial evergreen plant from the Dryopteridaceae family and originates from Asian countries. In its natural environment, it grows in moist places such as coastal areas, rocky slopes, and deciduous forests, with a light shade, which helps to develop effectively and avoid unwanted sunburn. In addition, the plant is famous for growing indoors, grows well in containers, and is not demanding in care.
Asian Netvein Hollyfern Care
Cyrtomium falcatum
What is the plant
Cyrtomium falcatum is easily identified by its pinnate leaves, which have an elongated ovate shape and can grow up to 20 inches (50 cm) long.
The leaves are on long thin stems, bright green in color, leathery in texture, and have jagged edges. On its lower part, there are round sori, which are evenly distributed and have a bright green color, which changes to a darker one as it ripens. As for the rhizome, it is mostly not very long and upright, with a scaly texture.
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Shade
Temperature
16°C - 22°C
Hardiness zone
7a - 11b
Difficulty
Hard
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the plant after the top layer of the soil dries.
Pruning
Prune back too long and dense branches from time to time to maintain the proper size of the plant.
Fertilizer
Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring and a water-soluble fertilizer at other times of the year.
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Sunlight
Japanese Holly Fern grows best in light shade and does not like direct sunlight, so it is best to place it in a slightly shaded area.
Soil
A well-drained, acidic soil that contains organic matter is best.
Propagation
Cut off the healthy part from the rhizome with a disinfected blade, then plant in moist, nutrient-rich soil and provide appropriate care. Also, spores can easily propagate the plant; planting them in the soil and covering them with a plastic bag creates a greenhouse effect.
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Temperature
The ideal temperature for Cyrtomium falcatum is 62-80˚F (17-27°C).
Container
Use a container made of quality material and with several drainage holes.
Fun fact
Japanese Holly Fern is often used in various themed exhibitions as a decorative element, as it does not bloom and always has the same appearance.
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