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Dryopteris filix-mas, commonly known as the male fern, is a semi-evergreen fern native to much of Europe, Asia, and North America. The upright leaves reach a maximum length of 150 cm, with bipinnate fronds consisting of 20β35 pinnae on each side. The stalks are covered with distinctive orange-brown scales, and spores ripen between August and November.
Water: Medium Β· Height: 150 cm Β· Soil: Prefers damp shaded areas; tolerates well-drained sites in cooler regions

Alocasia
houseplantLike Male fern, a perennial β fits the same seasonal rotation

Monstera deliciosa
houseplantAlso a perennial β same seasonal rhythm as Male fern

Hedera helix
houseplantShares Male fern's a perennial growth cycle

Ficus lyrata
houseplantLike Male fern, a perennial β fits the same seasonal rotation
These three thrive alongside Male fern β and alongside each other.