
Appalachian Polypody
Also known as
Appalachian polypody and Appalachian rockcap fern
Taxonomy
Polypodium appalachianum
Polypodium
Polypodiaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Appalachian Polypody
How often to water your Appalachian Polypody

every 9
Appalachian Polypody 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
Finding light for Appalachian Polypody in your home

a window
Appalachian Polypody 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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How to fertilize Appalachian Polypody

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 Appalachian Polypody after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Appalachian Polypody
Appalachian Polypody
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
