Crested buckler fern
Dryopteris cristata
Crested buckler fern is a semi-evergreen woodland fern that thrives in consistently moist, humus-rich soil and dappled shade, making it ideal for shaded bog gardens or moist borders. Its distinctive crest-tipped fronds add elegant texture to low-light spaces both indoors and out. Maintain high humidity, avoid direct sun, and top-dress annually with leaf mold or compost to replicate its natural wetland habitat.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Never Allow To Dry Out Completely
Soil pH
3.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)
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