Dryopteris — 31 species

Dryopteris, the wood ferns, is a large genus of deciduous and semi-evergreen ferns found across temperate woodlands worldwide, including species such as Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata', Marginal Wood Fern, and Tokyo Wood Fern. They thrive in moderate to bright indirect light and prefer consistently moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil — allow the surface to dry only slightly between waterings. Toxicity varies across species; always verify the specific species before buying if you share your home with cats or dogs.