Hairy Lip Fern (Cheilanthes Hirta) is a perennial fern in the Pteridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Cheilanthes hirta is a tufted, erect fern with rigid, herbaceous to coriaceous fronds, known for its reddish to dark brown stipe covered with hairlike scales.

Hairy Lip Fern

Hairy Lip Fern

Cheilanthes Hirta

Cheilanthes hirta is a tufted, erect fern with rigid, herbaceous to coriaceous fronds, known for its reddish to dark brown stipe covered with hairlike scales.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
8-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, loamy, sandy
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental, deer-resistant plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hairy 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