Hairy Fern
Taxonomy
Microlepia hirta
Microlepia
Dennstaedtiaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Hairy Fern
How often to water your Hairy Fern
Hairy Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Hairy Fern in your home
Hairy Fern 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 💪.
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How to fertilize Hairy 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 Hairy Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Hairy Fern
Hairy Fern
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 7 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.