Plant Care Electric Fern

Electric Fern

Taxonomy

Selaginella longipinna
Selaginella
Selaginellaceae
Selaginellales

How to care for Electric Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Electric Fern

Water needs for Electric Fern
0.5 cups
every 12

Electric Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 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.

Calculate water needs of Electric Fern

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Electric Fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Electric Fern: 6ft from a window
6ft or less from
a window

Electric Fern can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Electric Fern in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Electric Fern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Electric Fern: 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 Electric Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Electric Fern thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Electric Fern Water Frequency →

Electric Fern Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Electric Fern can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Electric Fern Light Requirements →

Electric Fern Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Electric Fern 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.


💨 Humidity

Electric Fern enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Electric Fern Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Electric Fern is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Electric Fern →

When and How to Successfully Repot Electric Fern →


💩 Fertilizer

Electric Fern 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Electric Fern →


🌎 Native Region

Electric Fern is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Electric Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Electric Fern Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 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 Electric Fern, since they are very 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 Electric Fern

Electric Fern

Electric Fern


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 6ft 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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