Bat's-wing Fern (Histiopteris Incisa) is a perennial fern in the Dennstaedtiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Histiopteris incisa is a tall, bracken-like fern with distinctive bluish-green to red-brown fronds and a long-creeping rhizome.

Bat's-wing Fern

Bat's-wing Fern

Histiopteris Incisa

Histiopteris incisa is a tall, bracken-like fern with distinctive bluish-green to red-brown fronds and a long-creeping rhizome.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
High
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
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Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, peaty, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental foliage, shade garden

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Bat's-wing 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:Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus:Histiopteris