Sensitive Fern
Onoclea sensibilis
Family: Onocleaceae
Sensitive Fern grows in partial shade to full sun and prefers moist to wet soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Sensitive Fern
Sensitive Fern growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist to wet soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Sensitive Fern as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) is listed in the Onocleaceae family and categorized as a fern with a 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-0593
- Family
- Onocleaceae
- Plant type
- Fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Sensitive Fern is listed for partial shade to full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist to wet soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Moist to wet soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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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.