The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Athyrium filix-femina 'Cruciato-cristatum' is in July and August.
lady fern
Athyrium filix-femina 'Cruciato-cristatum'
Also Known As - LadyfernThe Lady Fern is an amazing species of fern that always turns heads. Its unique, diamond-shaped fronds form a nearly perfect cross, with bright green leaflets radiating from the center. As it matures, the crown of the plant grows and its fronds divide into multiple sets of four or five leaflets. The Lady Fern is quite resilient and can even thrive in lightly shaded areas, needing minimal maintenance. Its signature white veins along the leaflets gives an extra special touch, allowing it to stand out among other ferns. Its delicate, airy appearance is a great addition to any garden!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Spore Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Partial Shade, Shade
Soil:
Bog, Humus rich
Fruits:
brown Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green,white
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The lady fern should be watered generously during periods of active growth in spring and summer. During these times, water the plant deeply until soil is thoroughly saturated every 7 to 10 days and keep the soil evenly moist. During the fall and winter months, water the plant less frequently, allowing the soil to only dry slightly between waterings.
sunlight
Lady Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina 'Cruciato-cristatum') prefer bright, indirect sunlight. They can tolerate some direct sunlight but it should be limited during the hottest parts of the day. The ideal sunlight for Lady Ferns is medium light throughout the day, such as found in the shade of a light tree canopy. As with most plants, too much sun can cause the plant to become scorched and dry. Generally, allowing Lady Ferns to receive 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day is adequate for proper growth.
pruning
The lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina 'Cruciato-cristatum') should only be pruned when necessary, as its fronds are not prone to overgrowth. The ideal time to prune is in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Pruning should be limited as much as possible to remove any dead or unhealthy fronds and to promote air circulation and good light exposure for the remaining foliage. Any wilted, brown, or discolored fronds should be pruned off to prevent disease spread. Never remove more than 1 third of the fronds of the fern when pruning.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
