Smooth Woodsia
Woodsia glabella
Family: Woodsiaceae
Smooth Woodsia grows in partial shade and prefers cool moist calcareous rock. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Smooth Woodsia
Smooth Woodsia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Cool moist calcareous rock with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Smooth Woodsia as 30-90 days from spores, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Smooth Woodsia (Woodsia glabella) is listed in the Woodsiaceae 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 Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0811
- Family
- Woodsiaceae
- Plant type
- Fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Smooth Woodsia is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Cool moist calcareous rock. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-7
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Cool moist calcareous rock
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days from spores 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 from spores
- 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.