How to tend a Blechnum gibbum

Also known as: Struthiopteris gibba (Labill.) Ching, Blechnum gibbum (Lab.) Mett., Blechnum neocaledonicum (Lind. & Fourn.) Salomon, Lomaria gibba Labill., Lomaria neocaledonica Lind. & Fourn.

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Strong resistant to shade, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Blechnaceae, Blechnum
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Fern plants, no flowering
Flower colors
Leaf color tender green
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