Dryopteris shibipedis Plant Care
Dryopteris shibipedis Sa.Kurata
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Dryopteris shibpedis is a species of fern native Japan that was declared extinct in 2007, that has since been rediscovered in the Tsukuba Botanical Garden. Despite rediscovery, D.
Every 7–14 days
Filtered sunlight or partial shade
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Dryopteris shibipedis?
Water Dryopteris shibipedis every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it filtered sunlight or partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Dryopteris shibipedis?
Dryopteris shibipedis (Dryopteris shibipedis) belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family within the Dryopteris genus.
Dryopteris shibipedis displays a fern with spreading habit growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Dryopteris shibipedis produces non-flowering plant.
Leaf size: approximately 18 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Dryopteris shibipedis?
Dryopteris shibipedis requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Dryopteris shibipedis Need?
Dryopteris shibipedis thrives in filtered sunlight or partial shade. Avoid placing Dryopteris shibipedis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered sunlight or partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Dryopteris shibipedis Prefer?
Dryopteris shibipedis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Dryopteris shibipedis prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Dryopteris shibipedis?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Dryopteris shibipedis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Dryopteris shibipedis?
Feed Dryopteris shibipedis every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Dryopteris shibipedis?
Repot every 2-3 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 Dryopteris shibipedis?
Dryopteris shibipedis can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to broad buckler fern plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Dryopteris shibipedis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Dryopteris shibipedis, 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 Dryopteris shibipedis?
Dryopteris shibipedis is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mites. 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.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Dryopteris shibipedis Need?
Dryopteris shibipedis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Dryopteris shibipedis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Dryopteris shibipedis 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 Dryopteris genus — compare its care with other Dryopteris species on PlantoScan.
Dryopteris is part of the Dryopteridaceae plant family — browse all Dryopteridaceae genera and species.
Dryopteris shibipedis produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
More Dryopteris Species
Other Dryopteris species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Dryopteris shibipedis Sa.Kurata, family Dryopteridaceae (first published in J. Geobot. 14: 84. 1966) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Dryopteris shibipedis, 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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