Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)

$21.99

In stock

Low light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Autumn Fern
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Autumn Fern

Light
Low to medium, indirect light.
Water
Keep the soil evenly moist.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Autumn fern, also called Japanese shield fern, earns its name from its new growth. Fresh fronds unfurl in shades of copper, red and bronze, then turn green as they mature, so the plant often shows warm and cool tones at once. It grows in a graceful, arching clump shaped like a vase.

It is comfortable in shade, so low to medium, indirect light suits it well. Keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely. Trim any tired fronds at the base to make room for new ones.

It comes in a 4 or 6 inch pot. Gardeners will recognize it as a classic of the shade garden; indoors it brings the same easygoing texture to a dim corner.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Autumn Fern

How much light does the Autumn Fern need?

Low to medium, indirect light.

How often should I water the Autumn Fern?

Keep the soil evenly moist.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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