How to tend a Polystichum munitum

Also known as: Polystichum plumula C.Presl, Polystichum solitarium Maxon, Polypodium munitum Klf.; Pr., Aspidium munitum Kaulf., Dryopteris munita (Kaulf.) Kuntze, Aetopteron munitum (Kaulf.) House, Polystichum munitum var. incisoserratum (D.C.Eaton) Underw., Polystichum munitum subsp. nudatum (D.C.Eaton) Ewan, Aspidium munitum var. nudatum D.C.Eaton, Nephrodium plumula C.Presl, Polystichum munitum subsp. solitarium Maxon, Polystichum munitum f. inciso-serratum (D.C.Eaton) Clute & H.St.John, Polystichum munitum f. flabellatum A.A.Eaton, Polystichum munitum f. nudatum (D.C.Eaton) M.Broun, Aspidium munitum var. incisoserratum D.C.Eaton, Polystichum munitum f. incisoserratum (D.C.Eaton) Clute & H.St.John

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, 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
The North Temperate Zone
Category
Dryopteridaceae, Polystichum
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Fern plants, no flowering
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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