Is Japanese Holly Fern safe for pets?

Yes, Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium Falcatum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Japanese Holly Fern easy to care for?

Japanese Holly Fern has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or full_shade or dappled_shade light.

Can Japanese Holly Fern grow indoors?

Japanese Holly Fern is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium Falcatum) is a perennial fern in the Dryopteridaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cyrtomium falcatum is an evergreen fern known for its glossy, holly-like fronds and vase-shaped growth habit.

Last updated: February 2026

Japanese Holly Fern

Cyrtomium Falcatum

Cyrtomium falcatum is an evergreen fern known for its glossy, holly-like fronds and vase-shaped growth habit.

Quick Facts

Type

fern

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

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Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental foliage, shade garden accent

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Japanese Holly Fern

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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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:Dryopteridaceae

Genus:Cyrtomium