Plant Care Maidenhair Spleenwort

Maidenhair Spleenwort

Also known as

Maidenhair Spleenwort, Dense spleenwort, Sleziník červený and Maidenhair spleenwort

Taxonomy

Asplenium trichomanes
Asplenium
Aspleniaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Maidenhair Spleenwort

💦 Water

How often to water your Maidenhair Spleenwort

Water needs for Maidenhair Spleenwort
0.5 cups
every 7

Maidenhair Spleenwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 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 Maidenhair Spleenwort

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Maidenhair Spleenwort in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Maidenhair Spleenwort: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Maidenhair Spleenwort can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Maidenhair Spleenwort in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Maidenhair Spleenwort

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

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level
💦 Water Needs

Maidenhair Spleenwort is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. 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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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Maidenhair Spleenwort can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Maidenhair Spleenwort Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Maidenhair Spleenwort 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.

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💨 Humidity

Maidenhair Spleenwort 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.

Maidenhair Spleenwort Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Maidenhair Spleenwort 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.

Best Soil Mix for Maidenhair Spleenwort →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Maidenhair Spleenwort →

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💩 Fertilizer

Maidenhair Spleenwort 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Maidenhair Spleenwort →


🌎 Native Region

Maidenhair Spleenwort is native to Worldwide.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Maidenhair Spleenwort grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Maidenhair Spleenwort Lifecycle →

Maidenhair Spleenwort Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Maidenhair Spleenwort →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Maidenhair Spleenwort can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Maidenhair Spleenwort →


🍂 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 retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Maidenhair Spleenwort is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty 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 Maidenhair Spleenwort

Maidenhair Spleenwort

Maidenhair Spleenwort


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 6ft 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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