How to grow and care for Pteridium esculentum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pteridium esculentum
Pteridium esculentum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Pteridium esculentum
How often should I water?
check Pteridium esculentum 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 esculentum need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pteridium esculentum likes Bright indirect light, 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
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pteridium esculentum at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Pteridium esculentum 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 esculentum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Dennstaedtiaceae, Genus: Pteridium, Species: Pteridium esculentum
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Genus | Pteridium |
| Species | Pteridium esculentum |
Is your plant sick?
Track what happened. We’ll let you know the cause and treatment shortly!
1:1 Expert Help
You’ll get professional feedback within 24 hours from an expert on our team.
feedback will include