Athyrium otophorum aka Auriculate Lady Fern

Taxonomy

Common names

Auriculate Lady Fern, Eared Lady Fern

How to care for Auriculate Lady Fern

Difficulty

With its straightforward care requirements, Auriculate Lady Fern is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Soil

Auriculate Lady Fern loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

Lighting

To ensure optimal growth, the Auriculate Lady Fern prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

Toxicity

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

Fertilizer

Once the Auriculate Lady Fern has doubled in size or after a year has passed, it should be moved to a new pot. By replacing the soil with fresh potting soil containing all the vital nutrients, your plant will receive all the sustenance it needs, negating the requirement for fertilizer. It's important to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Growth-pattern

Auriculate Lady Fern grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.


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