How to grow and care for Pteris cretica
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pteris cretica
Pteris cretica 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
💬 Gardener's know-how
water
How to water Pteris cretica
How often should I water?
check Pteris cretica 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 cretica need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Pteris cretica likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Medium, 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
800 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pteris cretica at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Pteris cretica 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 Pteris cretica is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Pteridaceae, Genus: Pteris, Species: Pteris cretica
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South East Asia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Pteris |
| Species | Pteris cretica |
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