Japanese Painted Fern

Japanese painted fern, silver-green fronds with purple midribs, shade staple

Botanical Name- Athyrium niponicum Pictum

Pronunciation- uh-THEER-ee-um nih-PON-ih-kum PIC-tum

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Part sun to shade

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Foliage

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Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Caramel' (colorful shade foliage synergy)

Fauna Attracted- Primarily a shelter plant for beneficial insects; not a significant nectar source

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP3

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove old fronds in early spring; keep soil moist and fertilize lightly once a year.

Trimming Instructions- Remove old or damaged fronds in late fall or early spring.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be well-aerated with organic matter for ferns.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone

Possible Issues- Slugs, snails, rust