How to tend a Polystichum braunii

Also known as: Aetopteron braunii (Spenn.) House, Aspidium pilosum Schur, Dryopteris braunii (Spenn.) Underw., Aspidium braunii Spenn., Polystichum braunii var. purshii Fernald, Polystichum braunii var. braunii , Polystichum braunii subsp. purshii (Fernald) Calder & Roy L.Taylor, Polystichum shennongense Ching, Boufford & K.H.Shing, Dryopteris aculeata var. braunii (Spenn.) Underw., Polystichum aculeatum var. braunii (Spenn.) Davenp., Polystichum aculeatum var. braunii (Spenn.) Davenp., Aspidium aculeatum subsp. braunii (Spenn.) Arcang., Aspidium aculeatum var. subtripinnatum Milde, Aspidium braunii var. subtripinnatum (Milde) Borbás, Polystichum braunii var. clarkei Christ, Aspidium aculeatum var. braunii (Spenn.) Döll, Aspidium aculeatum subsp. braunii (Spenn.) Celak.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Strong resistant to shade, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
The North Temperate Zone
Category
Dryopteridaceae, Polystichum
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Fern plants, no flowering
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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