How to grow and care for Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl
Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl
How often should I water?
check Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl 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 Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl need?

Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl likes Medium, Low, 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
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
2K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl 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 Leptopteris hymenophylloides (A.Rich.) C.Presl is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Osmundales, Family: Osmundaceae, Genus: Leptopteris, Species: Leptopteris hymenophylloides
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Polypodiopsida |
Order | Osmundales |
Family | Osmundaceae |
Genus | Leptopteris |
Species | Leptopteris hymenophylloides |
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