Healthy Mahogany Fern

Mahogany Fern

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  • Easy-Care Fern
  • Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
  • Average Watering Needs
  • Soil-Based Indoor Potting Mix
  • Mature Height 24-60 Inches
  • Pet Safe 

Mahogany Fern is a lovely low-maintenance fern. The compact size and beautiful color of new fronds make this plant a must-have for low-light situations or fern collections. Didymochlaena truncatula is native to Central and South America and is an easy-care Maidenhair type of fern with bronze-colored fronds that gradually green as they age. Mahogany fern is also a great outdoor plant year-round for growing zones 9-11.

Best Locations For Growing Mahogany Fern

All Maidenhair types of fern-like high humidity and low light levels. Placement in bathrooms out of direct sun or tucked into the corner of a kitchen is perfect. Mahogany fern can be used for both open and closed terrariums.

Mahogany Fern Sunlight Requirements

Diffused and indirect sun are necessary to keep the fronds green. Medium to lower light levels is the comfort zone for this fern. East and northern exposure will provide the right amount of sunlight. 

Mahogany Fern Care

Repotting of Mahogany Fern needs to be done when the roots begin to grow from the bottom of the container. Do not increase the pot size by more than one or two sizes. Pot this fern in soil-based potting soil, which retains moisture and is nutrient rich. Regular pruning of dead or drying fronds can be done anytime of the year. Temperatures below 45 degrees F can be deadly for this plant. If you grow Mahogany Fern outdoors for the summer, bring it indoors well before nighttime temperatures reach 50 F.

Watering Mahogany Fern

When the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, give the container a thorough watering, letting the excess water drain out the bottom of the pot. Discard any water standing in the saucer after 10-15 minutes. A pebble-lined tray to set the pot on provides drainage and extra humidity. Misting with distilled water is another good way to provide high humidity around the ferns.

Feeding Mahogany Fern

Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer for Mahogany Fern. Apply it at half the recommended strength once a month from March through September.

Mahogany Fern Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light
Care Requirements: Easy
Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.
Pet Friendly: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Air Purifier: Moderate
Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 24-60 inches
Mature Spread: 2-3 feet
Flowering: No
Flower Color(s): None
Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage
Fragrant: No
Foliage Type:
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green
Temperature: 68° - 72°F (20° - 22°C)
Humidity: High
Common Name: Mahogany Fern
Other Name(s): Mahogany Maidenhair, Tree Maidenhair
Scientific Name: Didymochlaena truncatula
Plant Type: House Plant
SKU:
Fern_Mahogany-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
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Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

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