Green Spleenwort

Green Spleenwort is a hardy and easy to maintain plant species. It does not need a lot of water and should only be watered when the top inch or 2 of soil is dry. During the active growing season (April-September) you should water it once every 7-10 days. During the colder months (October-March) you should water it less frequently, about once a month or depending on the soil and air temperatures.

Green Spleenwort is a shade-tolerant plant species that thrives best in indirect sunlight. During the summer months, the plant should receive between 2-4 hours of indirect sunlight each day. In the winter, you can reduce the amount of direct sunlight to 1-2 hours, but provide enough indirect sunlight so that the plant is still able to photosynthesize. Direct sunlight can harm the leaves of the Green Spleenwort, so it is best to avoid it entirely. However, the plant still needs the right amount of sunlight which means the correct balance of direct and indirect sunlight needs to be provided.

Green Spleenwort should be pruned in late spring or summer, after its tender new fronds have emerged. Be sure to remove any dead leaves or stem tips that have become brown or dried. Cut away any stems that have grown too tall or thin by removing them at the base. Trim away any leaves that are overcrowded or misshapen to promote better air circulation and help to maintain a dense, tidy look. Aim to remove approximately 1-third of the foliage each year, or proportionally more if growth is rapid or vigorous. It is not necessary to prune Green Spleenwort too heavily, as any frond damage or removal will impact the robustness of its growth.