Water
Maintain consistent moisture in the soil, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water, which can lead to root rot. Misting can help increase humidity.
Also known as Chinese Creepingfern · Fairy Fern · Lace Fern
Common Wedgelet Fern (Odontosoria chinensis) is a delicate fern with finely divided fronds, often found in shaded, moist environments. It is a small, clumping fern suitable for terrariums or shaded garden spots.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light.
40% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight.
Keep soil consistently moist.
70% intensity
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix of peat moss, compost, and perlite or sand is suitable.
50% intensity
Ideal growing temperature range.
50% intensity
Avoid extreme fluctuations.
Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season.
30% intensity
Use diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistent moisture in the soil, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water, which can lead to root rot. Misting can help increase humidity.
Remove any dead, damaged, or discolored fronds as needed to maintain appearance and plant health. Minimal pruning is usually required beyond this. Avoid cutting back healthy fronds unless necessary.
Easily propagated by division of rhizomes in spring. Spores can also be used, but this method is slower and requires specific conditions. Ensure divisions have healthy roots and fronds.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound, typically in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Common Wedgelet Fern (Odontosoria chinensis)
Where Common Wedgelet Fern (Odontosoria chinensis) is found
Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Lindsaeaceae |
| Genus | Odontosoria |
| Species | Odontosoria chinensis |
Similar in genus Odontosoria
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
