How to grow and care for Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii'
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii'
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii' 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
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How to water Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii'
How often should I water?
check Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii' 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 exaltata 'Smithii' need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii' likes Medium, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii' at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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50~80%
100
Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii' prefers humidity about 50~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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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 exaltata 'Smithii' is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Nephrolepidaceae, Genus: Nephrolepis, Species: Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii'
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South East Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Nephrolepidaceae |
| Genus | Nephrolepis |
| Species | Nephrolepis exaltata 'Smithii' |
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