Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux








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Didymochlaena truncatula, commonly known as mahogany fern or tree maidenhair fern, is a tropical evergreen fern with a tidy tufted habit and elegant divided fronds. New growth often opens in coppery, mahogany or reddish tones before maturing to deep green, giving seasonal foliage colour through fresh fronds. This fern suits warm, steady conditions with consistent moisture, bright indirect light, high humidity, and a humus-rich substrate. Keep the mix evenly moist around the roots while letting excess water drain away. Good airflow and a sheltered position help the delicate fronds stay fresh and neatly arranged.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~10–20% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–26 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Upright clumping terrestrial fern.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 100 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
W. & Central Malesia; wet tropical habitat
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Do not leave outside below
10°C
This plant is best kept indoors and should not be treated as an outdoor plant in European climates.
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