Silver cloak fern is generally resistant to disease and encounters relatively few insect pests. Its care is considered challenging because it needs a moist environment and frequent watering. At the same time, the roots are susceptible to rot if watered too much or if ventilation is poor. The fern is suitable for those with some growing experience, since most people can keep it alive for a time. However, it may still struggle to thrive and its leaves can dry out and become less healthy over time.
How to keep Cheilanthes Argentea.
Light
The Silver cloak fern originally comes from habitats such as the understory of forests or rocky places that naturally offer shade. Although this plant prefers completely shaded areas, it has the tolerance to withstand partial sunlight.
Temperature
The silver cloak fern originates from moderate temperature habitats and favors a temperature range of 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 ℃). Changes in temperature corresponding to the seasons may be necessary to mimic its original habitat.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cheilanthes
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 25 cm
- Leaf Color
- Silver, Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- Russia, Nepal, India, Myanmar, Mongolia, Japan, Koppen, Bhutan, South Korea, Thailand, China
