Parsley fern (Cryptogramma)

Parsley fern

Parsley fern ferns can be found in temperate regions on several continents worldwide. The fertile leaves have long, narrow, bumpy segments with undersides covered thickly in sporangia. The sterile leaves have thinner, wider segments which may be rounded and resemble the leaves of parsley.

Scientific classification

Genus

Parsley fern (Cryptogramma)

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Deciduous

Leaf type

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Species

Parsley fern American rockbrake Fragile rockbrake Sitka rockbrake Cascade rockbrake Cryptogramma brunoniana

Care Guide for Parsley fern

Every week

Water

Water: Parsley fern thrives in moist, shaded habitats and requires consistent moisture without being waterlogged. Weekly watering is ideal to mimic natural conditions. As an understory plant, it flourishes in stable temperatures and high humidity, making it suitable for indoor green spaces.

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