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Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) – Vibrant Indoor Foliage

Autumn Fern: A Colorful Indoor Companion

The Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) is prized for its striking coppery-red new fronds that mature to a deep, glossy green. This evergreen fern brings a touch of woodland elegance to indoor spaces and thrives with minimal fuss.

Care Guide

Light: Medium indirect light indoors; avoid direct sun.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Fertilizer: Feed at half strength twice as often during the growing season.
Humidity: Loves high humidity—mist regularly, use a pebble tray, or group with other plants.
Temperature: Prefers comfortable cooler indoor temperatures (60–75°F).

Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, or any room needing a lush, air-purifying accent.

Ferns: Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora): Coppery New Growth for Shade Gardens; Dryopteris bissetiana: Beaded Wood Fern; Dryopteris crassirhizoma: Thick-stemmed Wood Fern; Manta-winged Autumn Fern (Dryopteris cystolepidota); Dryopteris lepidopoda: Sunset Fern; Autumn Fern 'Brilliance' (Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'): Coppery New Growth; Dryopteris × australis (Dixie Wood Fern): Tall Hybrid Fern for Dry Shade; Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri Fern' – Arching Feathery Stems; Asparagus setaceus 'Asparagus Plumosa Fern' – Fine Lacy Foliage; Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora) – Copper-Red New Growth

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