How to grow and care for Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott
Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott
How often should I water?
check Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott 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 Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott 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
-27
-27~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott 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 Polystichum acrostichoides (Michx.) Schott is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Dryopteridaceae, Genus: Polystichum, Species: Polystichum acrostichoides
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Polystichum |
| Species | Polystichum acrostichoides |
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