Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls'

Painted Fern

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Common Name:

Painted Fern

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Variegated Silver Green Red

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls') - Description

Delicate in appearance, the colorful foliage adds texture to your garden. Beautiful planted with Hostas and astilbes.

Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls') - Growth

Takes full sun or partial shade. Plant subjected to full sun need constantly wet soil. Some species can produce fronds that get 4 ft. and taller. Does best in high humidity.

Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls') - Planting

As soon as ripe, sow spores at 70F (21C) for tender species; for hardy species, sow at 59-61F (15-16C). In early spring, divide and repot clumps of rhizomes.

Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls') - Pest

Rust.

Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls') - Interesting facts

The sori, which contain the spores of the popular Athyrium, are long and J-shaped, overlapping adjacent veins on the undersides of the fronds.

Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls') - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular to ample water. Does best with moist, fertile, neutral to acidic soil. Make sure to enrich soil with leaf mold or compost. During the growing season, water freely; sparingly in winter.