Christmas Fern: Polystichum Acrostichoides

The Christmas Fern is among the most popular evergreen ferns. Evergreen ferns maintain their green color throughout the winter and are ideal for fall and winter gardens. This plant is shipped with bare roots and can be planted at any time of the year.

The plant gets its name from its ability to stay green during winter. It belongs to the family of hardy ferns. It is easy to grow as long as the environmental conditions are suitable.

Where To Plant Polystichum acrostichoides

It survives in both partial and complete shade but will tolerate some sun. With the right conditions, it is an excellent evergreen plant. It forms dark green, fountain-like clumps with leathery fronds, making it an excellent choice for ground cover. It is a fast-growing plant, usually reaching about 2 feet in height. The plant also does well during periodic dry seasons and is not prone to diseases. 

Caring For Native Ferns

Caring for this plant is very minimal and simple. They require minimal watering, but keeping the soil moist is essential. Using mulch is effective in retaining moisture. Similar to other robust ferns, it thrives in both indoor and outdoor settings. You can grow this fern in a hanging basket indoors. Outdoors help prevent soil erosion due to its ground-covering nature. It is commonly used in natural landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Planting Christmas Ferns

 Planting can be done at any time of the year, and it will arrive healthy and accompanied by clear instructions. It is guaranteed to grow. It's worth noting that hanging baskets often contain ferns that closely resemble them but are not evergreen like this one!

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Choose early spring or fall when the soil is moist and cool to plant healthy bare-root ferns. You can also use dormant plants to grow year-round. When you arrive, please soak the roots in water for several hours to rehydrate them. Ferns thrive in moist and shaded areas. Dig a hole wide and deep enough to spread out the roots comfortably. Position the fern so the crown (where the roots meet the fronds) is just at or slightly below ground level. Gently backfill with soil firmly around the roots, and thoroughly water to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch for weed control and to retain moisture, ensuring the mulch does not touch the crown. Water during dry periods is used to keep soil moist but not soggy. Avoid fertilizing in the first year, as ferns prefer nutrient-rich soil over direct fertilization.

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