High
2 of 2 (100%)
Dryopteris
Genus · care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
At a glance
What Dryopteris is
Dryopteris is a plant genus, commonly called Alpine woodfern, a fern pteridophyte, and with a groundcover growth habit. Its native range is Mountainous regions of Asia. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of partial shade, high watering frequency, cold-hardy temperature range, and high humidity. Drill into a specific species in the Dryopteris genus below, or browse who's growing it.
- Rank
- Genus
- Genus
- Dryopteris
- Common name
- Alpine woodfern
- Plant type
- Fern pteridophyte
- Growth habit
- Groundcover
- Native range
- Mountainous regions of Asia
- Most common light
- Partial shade
- Most common watering
- High
- Most common temperature
- Cold-hardy
- Most common humidity
- High
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 2 public items across collecto.rs.
Partial shade
2 of 2 (100%)
Cold-hardy
1 of 2 (50%)
High
2 of 2 (100%)
1-3x yearly with a balanced fertilizer
Most common note across 1 public items
Species
Species in the Dryopteris genus
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Collectors
People growing Dryopteris
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Recent Dryopteris
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Questions
Frequently asked about Dryopteris
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Dryopteris?
Dryopteris is a plant genus. Commonly known as Alpine woodfern, a fern pteridophyte, and with a groundcover growth habit. Native to Mountainous regions of Asia.
How do you care for Dryopteris?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Dryopteris is Partial shade light, high watering, cold-hardy temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors commonly note: 1-3x yearly with a balanced fertilizer.
How rare is Dryopteris?
Dryopteris is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Can I track my own Dryopteris on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Dryopteris, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Dryopteris collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.