How to grow and care for Dryopteris varia (L.) Kuntze
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Dryopteris varia (L.) Kuntze
Dryopteris varia (L.) Kuntze 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Dryopteris varia (L.) Kuntze
How often should I water?
check Dryopteris varia (L.) 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 varia (L.) Kuntze need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Dryopteris varia (L.) Kuntze likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Dryopteris varia (L.) Kuntze at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Dryopteris varia (L.) 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 varia (L.) Kuntze is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Dryopteridaceae, Genus: Dryopteris, Species: Dryopteris varia
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Dryopteris |
| Species | Dryopteris varia |
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