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Buy Onychium japonicum
Also Known As
- Carrot Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 16"-24"
- W: 36"-60"
planting zones
- 7b-9b
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Onychium japonicum plant details
Onychium japonicum is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Onychium japonicum
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: pteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 36 IN - 60 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Onychium japonicum
- USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Arching clump of finest lacy light green fronds. Plant in nearly full sun to full shade in well drained, moist soil. Carrot ferns are not drought tolerant. Size: 16” Zones 8 to 10. Evergreen.
By: Sebright Gardens
This fern is native to Japan and the near east and is a fast growing, easy fern with dark green lacy (carrotlike) fronds. Need bright light.
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
The fronds of this fern are rich green, delicately dissected and held on thin wiry stems. Increases well from established pots and grows 2 feet tall.
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Gardening facts about Onychium japonicum plant
How to Grow Onychium japonicum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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