How to grow and care for Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr.
Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr.
How often should I water?
check Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) 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 Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr. need?

Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr. 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
-15
3~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) 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 Nephrolepis falcata (Cav.) C.Chr. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Nephrolepidaceae, Genus: Nephrolepis, Species: Nephrolepis falcata
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Lifespan | Perennial |
Time to plant | Spring, Summer |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Polypodiopsida |
Order | Polypodiales |
Family | Nephrolepidaceae |
Genus | Nephrolepis |
Species | Nephrolepis falcata |
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