How to grow and care for Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman, Woodland oak fern 'Plumosum'
Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman
How often should I water?
check Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman 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 Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman need?

Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman 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 Gymnocarpium dryopteris (L.) Newman is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Cystopteridaceae, Genus: Gymnocarpium, Species: Gymnocarpium dryopteris
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Polypodiopsida |
Order | Polypodiales |
Family | Cystopteridaceae |
Genus | Gymnocarpium |
Species | Gymnocarpium dryopteris |
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