Star-Scaled Cloak Fern
Taxonomy
Astrolepis spp.
Astrolepis
Pteridaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Star-Scaled Cloak Fern
How often to water your Star-Scaled Cloak Fern
every 9
Star-Scaled Cloak Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Star-Scaled Cloak Fern in your home
a window
Star-Scaled Cloak Fern love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Star-Scaled Cloak Fern does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Star-Scaled Cloak Fern
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 Star-Scaled Cloak Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Star-Scaled Cloak Fern
Star-Scaled Cloak Fern
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.