Botrychium lunaria aka Common Moonwort

Taxonomy

Common names

Common Moonwort, Moonwort Grape Fern, Moonwort Grapefern, Moonwort

How to care for Common Moonwort

Water

Common Moonwort should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Common Moonwort 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 Common Moonwort 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

The Common Moonwort is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.

Growth-pattern

New growth will sprout from the top of the Common Moonwort as it grows vertically.

Region of origin

Common Moonwort’s native range is Widely distributed in arctic and temperate zones of Europe, Asia and Australasia.


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