Brewer's Cliffbrake (Pellaea Breweri) 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 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pellaea breweri is a perennial fern native to western North America, particularly California and Montana, known for its tufted growth and needle-shaped scales on the rhizome.

Brewer's Cliffbrake

Brewer's Cliffbrake

Pellaea Breweri

Pellaea breweri is a perennial fern native to western North America, particularly California and Montana, known for its tufted growth and needle-shaped scales on the rhizome.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, loamy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Brewer's Cliffbrake

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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Brewer's Cliffbrake
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Taxonomy

Family:Pteridaceae
Genus:Pellaea