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In its East-Asian home it grows in woodlands and forests, on rocky slopes, and at the edges of streams; in your home, it can cope with drier air but will do best in more moist, shady areas. On the undersides of its leaves in spring and summer, you will find rows of spore-heaps, or sori, on the undersides of its leaves, for which it gets the species name Polystichum. These can even be used to propagate your plant if you're up for some fiddly gardening!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBright, indirect light will keep your Fishtail Fern happy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOnly let the top layer of soil dry out between waters; ferns love moist soil for their roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCan cope with drier air than many ferns, but will appreciate the occasional mist in a dry spot too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse a well-draining, moisture-retentive soil; added zeolite will help retain moisture and nutrients while sand will help excess water drain away and allow space for the roots to move. 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