How to grow and care for Blechnum gibbum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Blechnum gibbum
Blechnum gibbum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
transplant
new leaf
water
How to water Blechnum gibbum
How often should I water?
check Blechnum gibbum 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 need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Blechnum gibbum likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Blechnum gibbum at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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50~80%
100
Blechnum gibbum prefers humidity about 50~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Blechnaceae, Genus: Oceaniopteris, Species: Blechnum gibbum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Australia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Blechnaceae |
| Genus | Oceaniopteris |
| Species | Blechnum gibbum |
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