How to grow and care for Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett., Silver lady fern
Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
15C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett.
How often should I water?
check Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. 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 Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. need?
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low 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
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
15~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. at home, make sure the temperature is 15~25℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
50~80%
100
Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. prefers humidity about 50~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
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
Blechnum gibbum (Labill.) Mett. is a member of Blechnaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | North America |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Blechnaceae |
| Genus | Oceaniopteris |
| Species | Oceaniopteris gibba |
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