blechnum discolor

Silver fern.

Care level

Medium

This striking fern showcases a dramatic two-tone effect with dark green leaves on top and silvery-white undersides that shimmer when they catch the light. As new growth emerges, it starts with a beautiful pink-bronze color before maturing to green, creating an ever-changing display throughout the growing season.

Care & maintenance

Light

Moderate indirect light

All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.

Temperature

Wide range (10°C - 25°C)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 80% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Fern mix: A moisture-retentive yet well-aerated substrate. Provides the consistently damp, humus-rich environment that ferns thrive in while preventing waterlogging.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

Click on the soil name for more information.

Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Medium

Upright

Slow growth

This plant grows slowly. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The blechnum discolor cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

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