Smooth Woodsia (Woodsia Glabella) is a perennial fern in the Woodsiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Woodsia glabella is a small, homosporous fern known as the smooth cliff fern, characterized by its small stature and smooth, hairless fronds.

Smooth Woodsia

Smooth Woodsia

Woodsia Glabella

Woodsia glabella is a small, homosporous fern known as the smooth cliff fern, characterized by its small stature and smooth, hairless fronds.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
3-7

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, calcareous, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental, erosion control on rocky slopes

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Smooth Woodsia

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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:Woodsiaceae
Genus:Woodsia