Plant Care Botrypus

Botrypus

About Botrypus

Rattlesnake fern is native to North America, Central America, portions of South America, Eurasia, China, Korea, and Japan. It is one of the first ferns to begin growth in spring. It's a member of the Ophioglossaceae or Adder's Tongue family. The leaves of the plant are light green and the stalks are green to red.

Taxonomy

Botrychium virginianum
Botrychium
Ophioglossaceae
Ophioglossales

Also known as

Botrypus, Botrypus virginianus, rattlesnake fern, Virginia grape fern and Botrypus virginianus

How to care for Botrypus

Water

How often to water your Botrypus

Water needs for Botrypus
0.5 cups
every 9

Botrypus 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
Light

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Finding light for Botrypus in your home

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

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

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

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Nutrients

How to fertilize Botrypus

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

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Botrypus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for Botrypus

Botrypus

Botrypus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft 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.

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