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Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Cymru Polypody · Southern Polypody Fern · Welsh Polypody
Polypodium cambricum, commonly known as Southern Polypody, is an evergreen fern with leathery, dark green fronds that are typically undivided or shallowly lobed.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial shade to full shade.
30% intensity
Avoid direct sun.
Keep soil consistently moist.
70% intensity
Water more in dry periods, less in winter.
Requires well-draining, humus-rich soil. A mix of loam, peat, and sand is ideal.
50% intensity
Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.
50% intensity
Ideal range 10-20°C.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed sparingly during growing season.
20% intensity
Use diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
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
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Remove any dead, damaged, or discolored fronds at the base of the plant as needed. This encourages new growth and maintains a tidy appearance.
Easily propagated by division of rhizomes in spring. Spores can also be used, but this method is slower and requires specific conditions.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring when they become root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Polypodium |
| Species | Polypodium cambricum |
Similar in genus Polypodium
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