Is California Cloak Fern safe for pets?

Yes, California Cloak Fern (Notholaena Californica) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is California Cloak Fern easy to care for?

California Cloak Fern has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can California Cloak Fern grow indoors?

California Cloak Fern is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

California Cloak Fern (Notholaena Californica) is a perennial fern in the Pteridaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Notholaena californica is a fern native to California and parts of western North America, known for its delicate, lace-like fronds.

Last updated: February 2026

California Cloak Fern

Notholaena Californica

Notholaena californica is a fern native to California and parts of western North America, known for its delicate, lace-like fronds.

Quick Facts

Type

fern

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for California Cloak 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:Pteridaceae

Genus:Notholaena