How much sunlight does my Adiantum diaphanum need?

Adiantum diaphanum may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Adiantum diaphanum like?

Adiantum diaphanum enjoys lots of humidity . Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

What type of soil should I use for my Adiantum diaphanum?

Adiantum diaphanum is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Adiantum diaphanum?

Adiantum diaphanum 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!

Which region is Adiantum diaphanum native to?

Adiantum diaphanum is native to Worldwide .

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Q: How often should I water my Adiantum diaphanum?

Adiantum diaphanum 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.

About Adiantum diaphanum

Adiantum diaphanum is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.

Adiantum diaphanum likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Adiantum diaphanum

Genus

Adiantum

Family

Pteridaceae

Order

Polypodiales

How to care for Adiantum diaphanum

Water

How often to water your Adiantum diaphanum

Adiantum diaphanum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Boise, Idaho.

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

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Boise, Idaho

30% Very Low

Growing Adiantum diaphanum in Boise right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

February 7th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Boise is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determining…

Sunlight will increase by 54.1% ☀️

February 7th, 2023

Boise is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Boise is expected to increase by 54.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.3 megajoules of energy per m² per d…

Daylight will increase by 1.4 hours 📈

February 6th, 2023

This month, Boise is getting an average of 7.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 15.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of dayli…

Light needs and placement for plant Adiantum diaphanum: 3ft from a window

Adiantum diaphanum may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Boise, Idaho ⛅.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Adiantum diaphanum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Adiantum diaphanum: 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 Adiantum diaphanum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Adiantum diaphanum

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 6th, 2023

The growing potential in Boise is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot p…