How to Grow and Care for Lady ferns

Common lady fern is an ornamental feathery fern. In a natural setting, it is a positive sign of increased humus and moisture-rich soil. From its scientific name, 'filix' means 'fern' and 'femina' means 'woman' in Latin.

Southern lady fern is a deciduous fern with graceful, arching fronds that can reach up to 1.5 meters tall. Its lacy, pale green leaves unfurl in the moist, shaded woodlands it calls home, thriving in dappled sunlight and rich, well-drained soils. Each leaf segment is delicately toothed, contributing to its feathery appearance, which adds a touch of elegance to the forest floor.

Asian common ladyfern is a graceful woodland fern with delicate, feathery fronds that flourish in the dappled shade of its native habitat. Resilient to cold, its elegant arching leaves capture the forest's understory light, displaying unique lance-shaped segments with a soft, green hue, inviting a serene ambience. This fern subtly asserts its beauty among the forest floor’s mosaic.

Shady ladyfern is a fern that thrives on rocky slopes, adapting to its challenging habitat with a resilient growth habit. Its delicate, arching fronds exhibit a lace-like quality, with each broadly triangular leaf intricacy partitioned. This creates a feathery texture that is both elegant and robust, a testament to shady ladyfern's ability to flourish in the nooks of its rugged terrain.

Lady fern is a delicate fern, highly-prized by enthusiasts for its unique silvery-green fronds. It effectively emphasizes its beauty when planted in shady woodland settings, where it magically captures dew drops on its fronds. Though non-toxic, its leaves are not conventionally consumed due to their bitter taste.