More about the plant below:
Nephrolepis (Nephrolepis ex altata)
category : potted
position : partial shade
height : up to 1 m
wintering : room, 15-18oC
reaction soil : acidic
preferences soil : permeable, humus, loose, fertile
watering : a lot
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : -
shape : tufted
period flowering : -
seed : -
reproduction:separation of propagules (young plants)
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : rooms
pace height : medium
Nephrolepis - silhouettePosition for nephrolepisNephrolepis - irrigationNephrolepis fertilizationNephrolepis - transplantingProtection for nephrolepisAdviceNephrolepis - silhouette
Nephrolepis is a very elegant fern that easily assimilates in housing conditions. This species comes from the tropical forests of South America.Individual varieties differ in the structure of leaves - in some varieties they are less, in others more divided. Stems reach a length of 1 m and usually take an arched shape. There are also varieties in which the shoots are folded or twisted.
Nephrolepis post
Nephrolepis has the highest lighting requirements among all ferns offered for residential cultivation. Prefers bright, but not sunny locations.All ferns like high humidity in the place of their cultivation.The higher it is, the higher the ambient temperature can be. In winter, the mercury should not fall below 18 ° C. The best conditions for growing nephrolepis are in bright bathrooms.
Nephrolepis - irrigation
The root ball of the nephrolepis must never dry out. Water the ferns regularly, but in moderation so as not to overflow the soil.
Nephrolepis fertilization
From spring to autumn, we feed the plants every 2 weeks, and in winter every four weeks, using a standard fertilizer for green plants.
Nephrolepis - transplanting
Replant the ferns approximately every two years if the root ball is heavily overgrown with roots.
Protection for nephrolepsy
Regular sprinkling with soft water improves development conditions, thus reducing the risk of spider mites and scales.
Tip
Fern can be easily multiplied by stolons; these grow during the summer.
