How to grow and care for Pteris argyraea
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pteris argyraea
Pteris argyraea 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Medium
15C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Pteris argyraea
How often should I water?
check Pteris argyraea 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 Pteris argyraea need?
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Pteris argyraea likes Medium, Low, 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
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pteris argyraea at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
70~90%
100
Pteris argyraea prefers humidity about 70~90%. 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 Pteris argyraea is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Pteridaceae, Genus: Pteris, Species: Pteris argyraea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South East Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Pteris |
| Species | Pteris argyraea |
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