Common Name: Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

Scientific Name: Dryopteris erythrosora

This particular fern sometimes has a light burnt-orange coloring on the leaflets, especially on ones attached to stems that have just emerged, resembling autumn foliage.

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small-to-medium sized reptiles and amphibians.

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma

Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage.

Lighting: Low to medium indirect light.

Humidity & Misting: 45%-100%, with higher humidity levels preferred.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures or low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Does best with temperatures in the 60 to 70 degree Fahrenheit range, but can tolerate up to 85 degrees. Best if used as a front (low) groundcover, underplanting, or mounted (only in high humidity conditions).

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 6″ potted fernis shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.