Athyrium niponicum Metallicum

This enchanting fern is known by the names brocade fern and rainbow fern for good reason, as its shimmering metallic leaves impress with a fascinating play of colors in shades of silver, red, brown and green. An added bonus to its decorative appearance is the fact that it is not too complicated to care for. In winter it rests in its rhizome and sprouts anew in spring.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds to the product photos in terms of size, shape and color.
- Growth type: upright
- Origin: Korea and Japan
- Other names: Brocade fern, Japanese rainbow fern

Ben's tips on plant care:

- Location/light requirements: semi-shaded to shaded
- Substrate: in peat-free potting soil with drainage
- Temperature: optimal at 10-20° C (day), 5-10° C (night)
- Watering: water moderately when the substrate begins to dry, using lukewarm, low-lime water. Avoid waterlogging at all costs. Water less in winter.
- Humidity: requires moderately high humidity
- Addition of nutrients: No fertilizer required in the first year after repotting, then fertilize moderately every 2-3 weeks in spring/summer with diluted liquid fertilizer, less frequently in winter
- Avoid draughts.
- Repot approximately every 2-3 years when the soil is densely rooted.