How to grow and care for Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites, Japanese fern tree
Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites
How often should I water?
check Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites 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 Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites 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!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites 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 Filicium decipiens (Wight & Arn.) Thwaites is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Sapindales, Family: Sapindaceae, Genus: Filicium, Species: Filicium decipiens
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Filicium |
| Species | Filicium decipiens |
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