pteris
longifolia
longifolia
Care level
Medium
This elegant plant stands out with its long, arching leaves that create a graceful fountain-like display, each leaf divided into narrow strips that look like delicate ribbons. Unlike its more common cousins, it's surprisingly tolerant of dry air and can even handle brief periods of direct morning sun.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Fern mix: A moisture-retentive yet well-aerated substrate. Provides the consistently damp, humus-rich environment that ferns thrive in while preventing waterlogging.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Non-flowering & self-pollinating
The pteris longifolia cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.