DRYOPTERIS affinis

Class

Equisetopsida

Division

Streptophyta

Family

Polypodiaceae

Order

Polypodiales

Genus

Dryopteris

Species

affinis

Description

Also called spontaneous fern, it is a rather common species that can be used in the garden in damp and rather shady areas.
It has good resistance even in harsh winters and prefers locations close to semi-swampy areas.

Varietal description

Commonly called spontaneous fern. It is a rather common species that can be used in the garden in damp and rather shady areas. It also withstands harsh winters very well. It grows best near semi-swampy areas.

Origin and Diffusion

Present in western and southern Europe and south-westernAsia. It lives wild mainly in places with a cool, damp climate and in undergrowth.

Leaf

The leaf is bipinnate.

Leaf color

The colouring of the leaf is homogeneous.

Plant height

The height of the plant varies from 0.5 to 0.8 m.

Lifespan

It is a perennial plant.

Suggested planting locations

It is mainly used to decorate flower beds

Stem/stem

The stem is herbaceous

Growth

Growth is globular

Plant habit

The bearing is erect

branching

The plant does not branch

pH

The optimal pH is between 4.0 and 5.5

soil preparation

Before spring transplanting, carry out 20/30 cm deep digging, removing, if present, bulky stones, residues of previous crops and weeds. To make the soil more suitable for young roots, break up coarser clods.

sun exposure

Likes exposure to shade, dark shadow

Ideal climate and temperature

The biological temperature is between 15 and 30 °C

The ideal temperature is between 18 and 25 °C

Use

Mainly used in
Outdoor ornamental

Hardiness

It is characterised by medium-high rusticity

Soil/medium

The recommended type of substrate is a substrate for green pot plants, consisting of a mixture of blond and brown peat

Maintenance

The level of commitment required is low

cultivation tips

For best results, the following conditions should be observed:

Avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours Always keep the substrate moist Prefers slightly calcareous water Requires abundant but no stagnant watering

planting

The recommended planting density is 3 plants per square metre

Reproduction/Propagation

Reproduction is by division of heads or by spores

Irrigation

For irrigation, use rainwater, well water or aqueduct water, either by sprinkling or sprinkling, or by hand watering. The water should be low in salinity and slightly acidified.

Fertilization

Fertilisation is applied from mid-spring to early autumn, with balanced fertilisers, complete with trace elements and with a predominance of nitrogen and potassium, to encourage both vegetative and flowering development. Fertilisation should begin about 3 weeks after transplanting.