How to grow and care for Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv.
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Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv.
How often should I water?
check Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv. 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 Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
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 Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv. 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 Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Desv. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Nephrolepidaceae, Genus: Nephrolepis, Species: Nephrolepis biserrata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Nephrolepidaceae |
| Genus | Nephrolepis |
| Species | Nephrolepis biserrata |
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