How to grow and care for Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon
Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon
How often should I water?
check Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon 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 Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon 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
-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 Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Pteridium arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon 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 arachnoideum (Kaulf.) Maxon is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Dennstaedtiaceae, Genus: Pteridium, Species: Pteridium esculentum
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
---|---|
Hardiness Zone | 10 - 11 |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Polypodiopsida |
Order | Polypodiales |
Family | Dennstaedtiaceae |
Genus | Pteridium |
Species | Pteridium esculentum |
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