How to grow and care for Onoclea sensibilis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Onoclea sensibilis L., Bead fern
Onoclea sensibilis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Onoclea sensibilis L.
How often should I water?
check Onoclea sensibilis L. 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
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Onoclea sensibilis L. need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Onoclea sensibilis L. 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
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Onoclea sensibilis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Onoclea sensibilis L. 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 Onoclea sensibilis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Onocleaceae, Genus: Onoclea, Species: Onoclea sensibilis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Onocleaceae |
| Genus | Onoclea |
| Species | Onoclea sensibilis |
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