Yaa Xu Da Keit's Moonwort

Yaa Xu Da Keit's moonwort will need to be watered regularly, but not too frequently or too heavily. It should be watered every 1-2 weeks in the spring and summer, and every 3-4 weeks in the fall and winter. When watering, ensure that the soil is evenly and lightly moistened. Avoid wetting the leaves, as this may lead to fungal disease or rot. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It’s also important to fertilize the moonwort monthly during the growing season.

Yaa Xu Da Keit’s Moonwort, also known as Botrychium yaaxudakeit, is a species of fern native to North America. This plant prefers partial shade and grows best in cold climates with temperatures between 40°F and 70°F. This species should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of indirect sunlight per day, ideally at noon and early afternoon when the sun is strongest. If direct sunlight is too strong, then it is best to reduce the amount of light provided or find more indirect light sources. The amount of sunlight needed for Yaa Xu Da Keit’s Moonwort can vary depending on the season, with more expected in the spring and summer months, and less required in the fall and winter months. It is also important to protect this plant from extreme cold, as temperatures below freezing can damage or even kill it.

Yaa Xu Da Keit's Moonwort (Botrychium yaaxudakeit) should be pruned in late winter to early spring. Branches should be removed during the wintertime from between the leafy parts that grow in a rosette pattern, and this should be done with pruning shears. Pruning should be moderate, so as to not over-stress the plant. All dead or dying branches, as well as branches that are growing in the wrong direction, should be removed. It is also important to ensure that no more than 1-third of the total branches are removed in 1 pruning session, as this will avoid shock to the plant.