How to grow and care for Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching, Musk Fern, Breadfruit Fern
Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching
How often should I water?
check Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching 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 Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching 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
-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 Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching 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 Phymatosorus scolopendria (Burm.fil.) Ching is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Polypodiaceae, Genus: Microsorum, Species: Microsorum scolopendria
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Microsorum |
| Species | Microsorum scolopendria |
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