Peters' Filmy Fern Plant Care
Trichomanes petersii A.Gray
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Didymoglossum petersii, the dwarf bristle fern, is a species in the family Hymenophyllaceae,. It is one of three filmy ferns native to a significant area of the United States.
Bright indirect to low light
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How do you care for Peters' Filmy Fern?
Peters' Filmy Fern grows best in bright indirect to low light.
Where Is the Peters' Filmy Fern Native To?
What Is the Peters' Filmy Fern?
Peters' Filmy Fern (Trichomanes petersii) belongs to the Hymenophyllaceae family within the Trichomanes genus. Peters' Filmy Fern is native to a significant area of the United States.
Peters' Filmy Fern displays a low rosette, creeping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Peters' Filmy Fern produces non-flowering.
What Light Does the Peters' Filmy Fern Need?
Peters' Filmy Fern thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Peters' Filmy Fern in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Peters' Filmy Fern?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Peters' Filmy Fern to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Peters' Filmy 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 Peters' Filmy Fern?
Peters' Filmy Fern can be propagated through spores.
Is the Peters' Filmy Fern Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Peters' Filmy 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 Peters' Filmy Fern?
Peters' Filmy 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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Peters' Filmy 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 Trichomanes genus — compare its care with other Trichomanes species on PlantoScan.
Trichomanes is part of the Hymenophyllaceae plant family — browse all Hymenophyllaceae genera and species.
Peters' Filmy Fern copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Trichomanes petersii A.Gray, family Hymenophyllaceae (first published in Amer. J. Sci. Arts , ser. 2, 15: 326 (1853)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Peters' Filmy 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.
- 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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