Trichomanes elegans is a delicate, filmy fern found in humid tropical regions, prized for its ethereal appearance and intricate fronds.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Low to medium indirect light
25% intensity
Protect from direct sunlight which can scorch fronds.
Keep consistently moist
100% intensity
Use distilled or rainwater; avoid waterlogged soil.
Well-draining, humus-rich
50% intensity
Moderate to warm
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C; avoid cold drafts.
Low
25% intensity
Diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged. Trichomanes elegans thrives in high humidity and prefers distilled or rainwater.
Avoid letting the potting mix dry out completely, as this can stress the delicate fronds. Reduce watering slightly during cooler periods.
Pruning is minimal for Trichomanes elegans. Remove any yellowing, brown, or damaged fronds at their base to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent potential disease spread. This also encourages new, healthy growth.
Sterilize your cutting tools before and after use.
Propagation is typically achieved through division of established plants or spore propagation. For division, gently separate rhizomes with roots attached during repotting.
Spore propagation requires sterile conditions and patience, mimicking natural germination processes.
Repot Trichomanes elegans every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining, moisture-retentive potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, orchid bark, and perlite.
Repot in spring when new growth begins, being careful not to disturb the roots.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Hymenophyllales |
| Family | Hymenophyllaceae |
| Genus | Trichomanes |
| Species | Trichomanes elegans |
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