Water
Maintain consistent moisture in the soil, avoiding both drought and waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Diamondleaf Fern
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
100% intensity
Protect from direct sunlight.
Keep soil consistently moist.
100% intensity
Avoid waterlogging and allow slight drying between waterings.
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix of peat, compost, and sand is ideal.
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures.
100% intensity
Ideal range 15-25°C, avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during growing season.
100% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistent moisture in the soil, avoiding both drought and waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter.
Remove dead or damaged fronds at the base to maintain appearance and health. Avoid cutting healthy fronds, as they contribute to the plant's vigor.
Best propagated from spores, which requires specific conditions. Division of established clumps is also possible but can be challenging.
Young plants may need repotting every 1-2 years into a slightly larger container. Mature plants generally prefer to be root-bound and require less frequent repotting.
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Photos of Helecho Marco (delyns Santos Trinidad (Lophosoria quadripinnata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification