microsorum
Microsorum musifolium
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 11
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,brown
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For Microsorum musifolium, water regularly but only allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. It prefers to be kept moist but it also needs good drainage. It is best to water once or twice a week, depending on light levels in the area and temperature. It should be fertilized once a month at a quarter or half strength water soluble fertilizer.
sunlight
Microsorum musifolium, commonly known as Deer Fern, is a highly versatile plant species and thrives in shady conditions. It should be kept in moist, well-drained soil and should receive indirect sunlight from morning to mid-afternoon. During peak summer days, it may benefit from dappled shade to protect it from the intense heat of the sun. In general, the plant should receive 4 to 6 hours of bright filtered sunlight per day. Despite its preference for shade, it will tolerate more sunlight if the soil is consistently kept moist.
pruning
For Microsorum musifolium, pruning should be done once a year in springtime, when the first growth appears. Prune stems and roots by a third of their length, cutting just above an outward-facing node (a swelling where leaves emerge). Pruning this way promotes air circulation and the growth of a fuller, bushier plant. Also, if your microsorum is in a pot, pruning the roots will encourage the plant to remain in a smaller size.
