How to tend a Matteuccia orientalis

Also known as: Pteretis japonica (Hayata) Ching, Struthiopteris orientalis Hook., Matteuccia orientalis (Hook.) Trevis., Pteretis orientalis (Hook.) Ching, Dryopteris peregrina C.Chr., Matteuccia cavaleriana (Christ) C.Chr., Onoclea orientalis (Hook.) Hook., Pterinodes orientalis (Hook.) Kuntze, Struthiopteris cavaleriana Christ, Pentarhizidium japonicum Hayata, Matteuccia japonica (Hayata) C.Chr., Matteuccia orientalis f. monstra Ching & K.H.Shing, Nephrodium regulare Baker

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Strong resistant to shade, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Peat 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
China
Category
Onocleaceae, Matteuccia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Fern plants, no flowering
Flower colors
Leaf color tender green
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