Western Hard Fern (Blechnum Occidentale) is a perennial fern in the Blechnaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Blechnum occidentale is a perennial evergreen fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, known for its leathery, divided fronds and spreading rhizomes.