Description
The Emerald Queen fern is characterized by its upright fronds that display a gentle arch, creating an overall softer and more lush appearance. At maturity this plant can grow to measure about 2-3 feet tall and spread 2-4 feet wide. The ideal growing conditions of this plant consist of well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter, in partial to full shade with indirect light for 4-6 hours per day, with adequate watering. The soil should be kept moist, but not waterlogged, and should never completely dry out to prevent wilting and discoloration of the leaves. The Emerald Queen fern prefers an atmosphere with high humidity but can tolerate average humidity. To encourage more growth this plant can benefit from fertilizer, at half strength, once per month during the growing season. The hardiness zones of this plant are 9 to 11.
