Dryopteris filix-mas - Male fern

Fertilization Dryopteris filix-mas : During autumn we should fertilize less often, only every 30-40 days; as the days get shorter our plants need less fertilizer.

continental : Plant which favours shady locations, avoid exposing it to direct solar rays.
The Dryopteris filix-mas is a rustic plant, which doesn’t tolerate the winter cold, even when the nocturnal temperatures are very low.

alpine : Let's choose a partially shaded place, protected by direct solar rays.
The Dryopteris filix-mas can stand the cold, therefore it can be grown outdoors year round.

mediterranean : Avoid as much as possible that the plant be exposed to direct solar rays; therefore let's choose a shady location.
Grow the The Dryopteris filix-mas in the garden, in full ground; it can stand the cold.

continental : We suggest quite frequent and regular watering, in the matter of 25-26 glasses of water, but without exceeding; we should always remember to wait for the soil to dry completely between one watering and another; usually we should water every 1-2 weeks.

alpine : In this period of the year we must water only when the soil is perfectly dry, using 24-25 glasses of water; usually watering every 2-3 weeks can be enough.

mediterranean : During the autumn months these plants don’t need too much watering; we should remember anyhow to act regularly with 26-27 glasses of water, when the soil is clearly dry. Typically watering is done every 0-1 weeks.