How to grow and care for Ophioglossum vulgatum L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ophioglossum vulgatum L., Adder's-tongue, Christ's Spear, Snake's Tongue Fern
Ophioglossum vulgatum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Ophioglossum vulgatum L.
How often should I water?
check Ophioglossum vulgatum 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Ophioglossum vulgatum L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Ophioglossum vulgatum L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ophioglossum vulgatum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Ophioglossum vulgatum 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 Ophioglossum vulgatum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Ophioglossales, Family: Ophioglossaceae, Genus: Ophioglossum, Species: Ophioglossum vulgatum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Ophioglossales |
| Family | Ophioglossaceae |
| Genus | Ophioglossum |
| Species | Ophioglossum vulgatum |
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