Longstem Adderstongue (Ophioglossum petiolatum)
Longstem Adderstongue (Ophioglossum petiolatum) is a small fern with a unique fertile frond resembling a snake's tongue. It prefers moist, shaded environments.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist.
Soil
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil, such as a mix of peat, loam, and sand.
Temperature
Average room temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during growing season.
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light.
Avoid direct sun.
Keep soil consistently moist.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil, such as a mix of peat, loam, and sand.
Average room temperatures.
Ideal range 18-24°C.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed sparingly during growing season.
Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.1-0.3 m
Spread
0.1-0.2 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classPolypodiopsida
- orderOphioglossales
- familyOphioglossaceae
- genusOphioglossum
- speciesOphioglossum petiolatum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No