Habitat: pteridium aquilinum prefer some shade but not full shade. They won't grow well in areas with too much sunlight or in waterlogged areas. They are native to many areas and can be found in gardens and woodlands in North America.
Soil: The soil should be moist and well-drained. Bracken ferns have extensive rhizomes that spread quickly, so it's important to choose a location that they won't outcompete other plants.
Planting: You can grow bracken ferns from spores, which are produced by the ferns by the end of the third or fourth growing season. A single frond can produce up to 300 million spores annually. The spores are wind-borne and extremely small, need sufficient moisture and shelter from wind to germinate. They germinate without any dormancy requirement and under favorable conditions, young plants can be found 6 to 7 weeks after the spores are shed.
Container Growth: To limit their spread, should growing bracken ferns in containers. This can help curtail the spread of the rhizomes, which can be invasive.
Care: Once established, bracken ferns are relatively low maintenance. However, if they become too aggressive, you may need to remove them. They multiply from dropped spores that fall from the feathery fronds, so it's important to control their spread.
Habitat: pteridium aquilinum prefer some shade but not full shade. They won't grow well in areas with too much sunlight or in waterlogged areas. They are native to many areas and can be found in gardens and woodlands in North America.
Soil: The soil should be moist and well-drained. Bracken ferns have extensive rhizomes that spread quickly, so it's important to choose a location that they won't outcompete other plants.
Planting: You can grow bracken ferns from spores, which are produced by the ferns by the end of the third or fourth growing season. A single frond can produce up to 300 million spores annually. The spores are wind-borne and extremely small, need sufficient moisture and shelter from wind to germinate. They germinate without any dormancy requirement and under favorable conditions, young plants can be found 6 to 7 weeks after the spores are shed.
Container Growth: To limit their spread, should growing bracken ferns in containers. This can help curtail the spread of the rhizomes, which can be invasive.
Care: Once established, bracken ferns are relatively low maintenance. However, if they become too aggressive, you may need to remove them. They multiply from dropped spores that fall from the feathery fronds, so it's important to control their spread.