How to grow and care for Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm., Chain fern rhizome, Cibot rhizome, Cibota
Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm.
How often should I water?
check Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm. 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 Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm. need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm. prefers humidity about 40~70%. 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 Cibotium barometz (L.) J.Sm. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Cyatheales, Family: Cibotiaceae, Genus: Cibotium, Species: Cibotium barometz
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Cyatheales |
| Family | Cibotiaceae |
| Genus | Cibotium |
| Species | Cibotium barometz |
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