Appalachian Polypody
Also known as
Appalachian polypody and Appalachian rockcap fern
Taxonomy
Polypodium appalachianum
Polypodium
Polypodiaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Appalachian Polypody
Water
How often to water your Appalachian Polypody
every 9
Appalachian Polypody needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Francisco, California.
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.
San Francisco, California
51% Low
Finding light for Appalachian Polypody in your home
a window
Appalachian Polypody may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, 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 San Francisco, California â .
Nutrients
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 itâs 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 yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Appalachian Polypody 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
Appalachian Polypody may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves đ 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 đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs 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
Appalachian Polypody 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
Appalachian Polypody 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 itâs refreshed yearly, you shouldnât need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Appalachian Polypody grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Appalachian Polypody
Appalachian Polypody
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in San Francisco, California, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
