How to grow and care for Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn, Eagle fern, Hairy brackenfern
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn
How often should I water?
check Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn 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 Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn 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 Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Dennstaedtiaceae, Genus: Pteridium, Species: Pteridium aquilinum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Genus | Pteridium |
| Species | Pteridium aquilinum |
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