Slender-leaf parsley fern Plant Care
Anogramma leptophylla (L.) Link
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Anogramma leptophylla, sometimes called Jersey fern, is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae. It is found worldwide in temperate and subtropical regions.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Slender-leaf parsley fern?
Slender-leaf parsley fern grows best in bright indirect light.
What Is the Slender-leaf parsley fern?
Slender-leaf parsley fern (Anogramma leptophylla) belongs to the Pteridaceae family within the Anogramma genus. Slender-leaf parsley fern is also known as Jersey fern.
Slender-leaf parsley fern displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Slender-leaf parsley fern produces non-flowering.
What Light Does the Slender-leaf parsley fern Need?
Slender-leaf parsley fern thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Slender-leaf parsley fern in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Slender-leaf parsley fern?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Slender-leaf parsley fern to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Slender-leaf parsley fern?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Slender-leaf parsley fern?
Slender-leaf parsley fern can be propagated through spores.
Is the Slender-leaf parsley fern Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Slender-leaf parsley fern, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Slender-leaf parsley fern?
Slender-leaf parsley fern is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Slender-leaf parsley fern is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anogramma genus — compare its care with other Anogramma species on PlantoScan.
Anogramma is part of the Pteridaceae plant family — browse all Pteridaceae genera and species.
Slender-leaf parsley fern thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anogramma leptophylla (L.) Link, family Pteridaceae (first published in Fil. Spec. : 137 (1841)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Slender-leaf parsley fern, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
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