How to grow and care for Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze, Fancy Fern, American Shield Fern, Evergreen wood fern
Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze
How often should I water?
check Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze 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 Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze 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
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze 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 Dryopteris intermedia (Keyserl.) Kuntze is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Dryopteridaceae, Genus: Ctenitis, Species: Ctenitis vilis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Ctenitis |
| Species | Ctenitis vilis |
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