Electric Fern
Taxonomy
Selaginella longipinna
Selaginella
Selaginellaceae
Selaginellales
How to care for Electric Fern
Water
How often to water your Electric Fern
every 9
Electric Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tampa, Florida.
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.
Tampa, Florida
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Growing Electric Fern in Tampa right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium đ
January 15th, 2022
Sunlight energy as measured by ânet radiationâ in Tampa is currently medium đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiningâŚ
Sunlight will increase by 10.1% âď¸
January 14th, 2022
Tampa is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Tampa is expected to increase by 10.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.7 megajoules of energy per m2 per dâŚ
Daylight will increase by 0.3 hours đ
January 14th, 2022
This month, Tampa is getting an average of 8.1 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 3.1% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.6 total hours of dayligâŚ
Finding light for Electric Fern in your home
a window
Electric Fern 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 Tampa, Florida â .
Nutrients
How to fertilize Electric Fern
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 Electric Fern after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Electric Fern 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
Electric Fern 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
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.
Fertilizer
Electric Fern grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Electric Fern
Electric Fern
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Tampa, Florida, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
