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Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis)

Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) is a robust, deciduous fern native to North America and East Asia, thriving in moist, shady environments.

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Sunlight

Moderate

Watering

High

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light Requirements

Moderate

Prefers partial shade to full shade. Can tolerate some morning sun.

Water Requirements

High

Prefers consistently moist to wet soil. Can tolerate standing water.

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature Requirements

Moderate

Hardy in USDA Zones 3-8. Tolerates a range of temperatures but prefers cooler conditions.

Fertilizer Requirements

Low

Generally does not require heavy feeding. A light application in spring is sufficient.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

60-120 cm

Spread

60-180 cm

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Frond

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Angiopteris sensibilis (L.) Nieuwl.
Calypterium sensibile (L.) Bernh.
Pterinodes sensibilis (L.) Kuntze
Riedlea sensibilis (L.) Mirb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyOnocleaceae
  • genusOnoclea
  • speciesOnoclea sensibilis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Non-toxic

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