Plant Care Thelypteris scolopendrioides

Thelypteris scolopendrioides

Taxonomy

Thelypteris scolopendrioides
Thelypteris
Thelypteridaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Thelypteris scolopendrioides

💦 Water

How often to water your Thelypteris scolopendrioides

Water needs for Thelypteris scolopendrioides
0.5 cups
every 9

Thelypteris scolopendrioides 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"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Thelypteris scolopendrioides in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Thelypteris scolopendrioides: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Thelypteris scolopendrioides love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Thelypteris scolopendrioides does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Thelypteris scolopendrioides

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

💡 FAQs
☀️ Sunlight Needs

Thelypteris scolopendrioides requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Thelypteris scolopendrioides 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.


🪴 Soil

Thelypteris scolopendrioides 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

Thelypteris scolopendrioides 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Thelypteris scolopendrioides can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 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 Thelypteris scolopendrioides

Thelypteris scolopendrioides


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft 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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