Birdfoot Cliffbrake
About Birdfoot Cliffbrake
Birdfoot Cliffbrake is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Birdfoot Cliffbrake likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Pellaea mucronata
Pellaea
Pteridaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Birdfoot Cliffbrake
Water
How often to water your Birdfoot Cliffbrake
every 9
Birdfoot Cliffbrake needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New York.
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.
New York, New York
31% Very Low
Growing Birdfoot Cliffbrake in New York right now
Plant growth potential is currently low 📉
February 6th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in New York is currently low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determin…
Sunlight will increase by 45.6% ☀️
February 6th, 2023
New York is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in New York is expected to increase by 45.6% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 9.9 megajoules of energy per m2 …
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours 📈
February 6th, 2023
This month, New York is getting an average of 6.8 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 13.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.7 total hours of da…
Finding light for Birdfoot Cliffbrake in your home
a window
Birdfoot Cliffbrake may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New York ⛅.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Birdfoot Cliffbrake
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 Birdfoot Cliffbrake after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
When to repot Birdfoot Cliffbrake
Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳
February 2nd, 2023
The growing potential in New York is low 📉.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repo…
FAQs
Birdfoot Cliffbrake 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
Birdfoot Cliffbrake 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.
Soil
Birdfoot Cliffbrake does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Birdfoot Cliffbrake should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Birdfoot Cliffbrake grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Birdfoot Cliffbrake
Birdfoot Cliffbrake
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in New York, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
