Asian Water Fern
Ceratopteris thalictroides
Family: Pteridaceae
Asian Water Fern grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers shallow freshwater or wet mud. Water needs: High.
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Asian Water Fern Plant Guide
Asian Water Fern growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Shallow freshwater or wet mud with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Asian Water Fern as 7-30 days from spores, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 60-120 days.
Plant Overview
Asian Water Fern (Ceratopteris thalictroides) is listed in the Pteridaceae family and categorized as a aquatic fern with an annual or perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0830
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic fern
- Life cycle
- Annual or Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Asian Water Fern is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Shallow freshwater or wet mud. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-12
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Shallow freshwater or wet mud
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-30 days from spores and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 60-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-30 days from spores
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.