How to tend a Polystichum setiferum
Also known as: Dryopteris setifera (Forssk.) Woynar ex Schinz & Thell., Hypopeltis hastulata Tod., Polystichum angulare Hans, Polypodium angulare Fr., Aspidium hastulatum Ten., Polystichum setiferum (Forssk.) Rosend., Polypodium setiferum Forssk., Aspidium aculeatum subsp. swartzianum (W.D.J.Koch) Celak., Aspidium aculeatum var. microlobum Christ, Aspidium lobatum var. angulare (Kit. ex Willd.) Mett., Dryopteris setifera subsp. angularis (Kit. ex Willd.) Maire, Polystichum aculeatum subsp. angulare (Kit. ex Willd.) Vollm., Polystichum aculeatum subsp. setiferum (Forssk.) Nordh., Polystichum angulare var. lineare J.Dix, Polystichum setiferum var. hastulatum (Ten.) Hayek, Aspidium angulare Kit. ex Willd., Aspidium aculeatum subsp. angulare (Kit. ex Willd.) Arcang., Aspidium aculeatum var. hastulatum (Ten.) Christ, Aspidium aculeatum var. hastulatum (Ten.) Kunze, Aspidium aculeatum var. swartzianum W.D.J.Koch, Dryopteris aculeata subsp. angularis (Kit. ex Willd.) Schinz & R.Keller, Dryopteris aculeata subsp. angularis (Kit. ex Willd.) Schinz & Thell., Polystichum aculeatum var. angulare (Kit. ex Willd.) Rupr., Polystichum aculeatum var. angulare C.Presl ex Bedd., Aspidium aculeatum subsp. angulare (Willd.) Hook.f.
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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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