How to grow and care for Polypodium formosanum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Polypodium formosanum
Polypodium formosanum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
new leaf
water
How to water Polypodium formosanum
How often should I water?
check Polypodium formosanum 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 Polypodium formosanum need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Polypodium formosanum likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
800
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
10~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Polypodium formosanum at home, make sure the temperature is 10~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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50~80%
100
Polypodium formosanum prefers humidity about 50~80%. 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 Polypodium formosanum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Polypodiaceae, Genus: Goniophlebium, Species: Polypodium formosanum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Japan |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Goniophlebium |
| Species | Polypodium formosanum |
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