Dixie Silverback Fern (Pityrogramma calomelanos) is a striking tropical fern known for its silvery undersides and black stems, forming a graceful clump.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
A well-draining, fertile, and slightly acidic potting mix is best. A mix of peat moss, compost, and perlite or sand works well.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature is between 18-24 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Avoid direct sunlight which can scorch fronds.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
A well-draining, fertile, and slightly acidic potting mix is best. A mix of peat moss, compost, and perlite or sand works well.
Ideal growing temperature is between 18-24 °C.
Avoid temperatures below 10 °C.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.
Apply every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer.
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, Silver
Leaf Type
Fronds
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
