How to grow and care for Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett., Silver lady fern
Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
15C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett.
How often should I water?
check Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
50~80%
100
Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. prefers humidity about 50~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Blechnaceae, Genus: Oceaniopteris, Species: Oceaniopteris gibba
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | North America |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Blechnaceae |
| Genus | Oceaniopteris |
| Species | Oceaniopteris gibba |
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