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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Bright indirect light; avoid direct midday sun which can scorch fronds; tolerates low indirect shade
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; use room-temperature water to prevent root shock
Temperature
Thrives in 18–22℃; avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 12℃ which cause frond browning
Characteristics
- Frond: Delicate triangular fronds with small, fan-shaped leaflets attached to thin, glossy black wiry stalks
- Rhizome: Creeping shallow rhizomes that slowly spread to form dense clumps
- Sori: Spore clusters along the underside of leaflet margins, covered by folded leaf tissue
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; mist fronds daily to maintain 50–60% humidity
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed every 4 weeks. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can burn frond tips
Banana peel compost tea：Compost banana peels for 2 weeks, steep in water for 24 hours, dilute 1:20 for root drench; discard solid peels to prevent mold growthPruning
- Trim browned frond tips with sharp, sterile scissors to maintain appearance
- Remove dead or fully yellowed fronds at the base to improve airflow
- Divide overcrowded clumps in spring to propagate and refresh the plant
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA confirmed non-toxic; no risk of poisoning from ingestion or contact
Humans: Non-toxic to humans; no known adverse health effects from ingestion or contact
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental foliage for terrariums, bathroom shelves, or shaded garden borders
