Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Linearis Polydactyla’

About this plant

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' is an outdoor plant from the Dryopteris group, best suited to partial or full shade. It can reach 40–120 cm; seasonal interest: Primarily grown for foliage or form; flowering varies by maturity and conditions. For best results, keep evenly moist during active growth, but never leave the roots in stagnant water. Use fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy soil with organic matter.

Growing and care

• Light: Partial or full shade
• Mature height: 40–120 cm
• Watering: Keep evenly moist during active growth, but never leave the roots in stagnant water.
• Seasonal interest: Primarily grown for foliage or form; flowering varies by maturity and conditions
• Hardiness / temperature: Hardy to approximately −20°C
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy soil with organic matter
• Humidity: Normal outdoor humidity with good air circulation
• Feeding: Mulch or feed in spring according to growth and soil fertility
• Pruning: Remove dead, damaged or crossing growth in the appropriate season
• Potting and repotting: Container plants should be repotted when rootbound
• Safety: Species-specific toxicity has not yet been verified. Do not ingest and check before placing near children or pets.

Care guidance is general information for the Dryopteris group; individual cultivars and growing conditions may differ.