Plant Care Pellaea rotundifolia

Pellaea rotundifolia

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Also known as

Pellaea rotundifolia, button fern and Pellaea rotundifolia -- delete

Taxonomy

Hemionitis rotundifolia
Hemionitis
Pteridaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Pellaea rotundifolia

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Pellaea rotundifolia

Water needs for Pellaea rotundifolia
0.5 cups
every 9

Pellaea rotundifolia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Pellaea rotundifolia

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Pellaea rotundifolia in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Pellaea rotundifolia: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Pellaea rotundifolia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves šŸƒ, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pellaea rotundifolia in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Pellaea rotundifolia

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Pellaea rotundifolia: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Pellaea rotundifolia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Pellaea rotundifolia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Pellaea rotundifolia may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves šŸƒ without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Pellaea rotundifolia Light Requirements →

Pellaea rotundifolia Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Pellaea rotundifolia is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪓 Soil

Pellaea rotundifolia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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šŸ’© Fertilizer

Pellaea rotundifolia grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Pellaea rotundifolia, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Pellaea rotundifolia

Pellaea rotundifolia

Pellaea rotundifolia


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

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globe Sandy, OR
06/13/2021

Pretty easy as far as ferns go. Grows like a weed under a grow light. I water when it’s about 50-75% dry.

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@allie avatar
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leaf-1 18 Plants
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globe Simcoe, Ontario
06/09/2021

This little guy likes indirect light and that likes to be on the west side of things

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globe Newcastle upon Tyne, England
05/21/2021

Really cute little fern, goes perfectly in my terrarium along with a brake fern and a succulent.

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