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About Pteridium esculentum
Pteridium esculentum is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Pteridium esculentum likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
⚠️ Pteridium esculentum is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Pteridium esculentum
Pteridium
Dennstaedtiaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Pteridium esculentum
How often to water your Pteridium esculentum

every 9
Pteridium esculentum 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 None in your home

a window
Pteridium esculentum love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Pteridium esculentum does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pteridium esculentum in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Pteridium esculentum

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

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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