California Cloak Fern
Also known as
Aleuritopteris cretacea, Aleuritopteris cretacea nigrescens, Cheilanthes cretacea, Cheilanthes deserti, Chrysochosma californica, Hemionitis fantastica, Notholaena albida, Notholaena californica accessita, Notholaena californica nigrescens, Notholaena candida accessita, Notholaena sulphurea accessita and Notholaena sulphurea californica
Taxonomy
Notholaena californica
Notholaena
Pteridaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for California Cloak Fern
Water
How often to water your California Cloak Fern
every 9
California Cloak Fern 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
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.
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Finding light for California Cloak Fern in your home
a window
California Cloak Fern 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.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California Cloak Fern in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize California 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 California Cloak Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
California Cloak Fern 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.
Sunlight Needs
California Cloak Fern 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for California Cloak Fern
California Cloak Fern
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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