Ecklon's Lip Fern (Cheilanthes Eckloniana) is a perennial fern in the Pteridaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and partial shade or full sun or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

A small, drought-tolerant fern with steely blue-green fronds and hairy croziers, native to southern Africa.

Ecklon's Lip Fern

Ecklon's Lip Fern

Cheilanthes Eckloniana

A small, drought-tolerant fern with steely blue-green fronds and hairy croziers, native to southern Africa.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, accent plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Ecklon's Lip Fern

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Pteridaceae
Genus:Cheilanthes