Plant Care λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„

Also known as

Cyclophorus polydactylos, Cyclophorus polydactylus, Niphobolus polydactylon and Pyrrosia pseudopolydactylis

Taxonomy

Pyrrosia polydactyla
Pyrrosia
Polypodiaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„

πŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„

Water needs for λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„
0.5 cups
every 9

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
β˜€οΈ Light

Finding light for λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ in your home

Light needs and placement for plant λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves πŸƒ, 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 λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ in your home 🏑.

πŸͺ΄ Nutrients

How to fertilize λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„: repot after 2X growth

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 λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ after it doubles in size or once a yearβ€”whichever comes first.

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πŸ’‘ FAQs
πŸ’¦ Water Needs

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ 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.

β˜€οΈ Sunlight Needs

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves πŸƒ 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 🏑.

🐢 🐈 πŸ‘Ά Toxicity

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

πŸͺ΄ Soil

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ 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!

πŸ’© Fertilizer

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„ can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

πŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„

λ‹¨ν’μžŽμ„μœ„

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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