Species Name: Dryopteris erythrosora

Common name(s): Autumn Brilliance Fern, Japanese Shield Fern 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Drought tolerant and low maintenance fern
• New fronds emerge a bright pink/red color but turn a dark green as they mature
• Large species of fern

Recommended Pot Size: Large - Extra Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Above 60°

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)  Moderate (30-70%)  Humid (70-100%) 

Watering frequency: Water regularly, drought tolerant but prefers consistently moist soil

Lighting:     Full Shade    Partial Shade     Full Sun 

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here

Growth rate: Slow - Moderate 

Height:18-24"

Origin: East Asia, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, and surrounding countries

Regional locality: Woodland hillsides and mountain slopes in its native range 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Autumn Fern 'Brilliance'™ will do well as a potted houseplant or on the patio. Due to its large size, it is not recommended as a terrarium or container garden plant.

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.