How to grow and care for Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl
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Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl
How often should I water?
check Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl 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
When is the Dormant period
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl 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
Natural habitat
-15
-12~38℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
50~80%
100
Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl 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
Cyrtomium falcatum (L.fil.) C.Presl is a member of Dryopteridaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Genus | Cyrtomium |
| Species | Cyrtomium falcatum |
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