How to grow and care for Pteris ensiformis Goldm., 1843
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pteris ensiformis Goldm., 1843, Sword brake fern, Sword brake
Pteris ensiformis Goldm., 1843 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
15C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Pteris ensiformis Goldm., 1843
How often should I water?
check Pteris ensiformis Goldm., 1843 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 ensiformis Goldm., 1843 need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pteris ensiformis Goldm., 1843 likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pteris ensiformis Goldm., 1843 at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
60~80%
100
Pteris ensiformis Goldm., 1843 prefers humidity about 60~80%. 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 ensiformis Goldm., 1843 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Polypodiales, Family: Pteridaceae, Genus: Pteris, Species: Pteris ensiformis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Pteris |
| Species | Pteris ensiformis |
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