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