Dryopteris filix-mas | Male Fern | Various
Dryopteris filix-mas belongs to the plant family DRYOPTERIDACE and Genus Dryopteris This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Dryopteris filix-mas does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Dryopteris filix-mas so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Dryopteris filix-mas male fern is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
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Dryopteris filix-mas may have beneficial uses as an anthelmintic. Male fern is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant is not permitted in some countries. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the rhizome. Can cause liver damage and blindness in overdose.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.