Cheilanthes microphylla — a hard houseplant, prefers full shade light
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Cheilanthes microphylla

Cheilanthes Microphylla

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A note from PlantMom

Oeosporangium pteridioides subsp. pteridioides typically has strong resistance to disease and faces relatively few insect pests. Its care is regarded as difficult because it needs a moist environment and frequent watering. However, the roots are vulnerable to rot if the plant is overwatered or if the surroundings lack adequate ventilation. Oeosporangium pteridioides subsp. pteridioides is appropriate for people with some growing experience, as most individuals can keep it alive for a time. Even so, it may struggle to thrive, and its leaves can dry out and become less healthy over time.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Cheilanthes Microphylla.

Light

Oeosporangium pteridioides subsp. pteridioides is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky regions that provide natural shadow. It favours Full Shade for sunlight exposure, yet it's also capable of withstanding Partial Sun.

Temperature

Oeosporangium pteridioides subsp. pteridioides flourishes in dense forest areas. Its survival is greatly influenced by the temperature and moisture level, with high heat, arid conditions, and intense sun exposure being unfavorable for the plant. During hot seasons, it needs adequate shade and a high-humidity setting to thrive. While Oeosporangium pteridioides subsp. pteridioides typically doesn't need tailored maintenance in the winter, an extended winter dry spell can be detrimental to its life.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Fern
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cheilanthes
Family
Pteridaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Native Area
Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Turkey, Montenegro, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Yemen, Lebanon, Chad, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Spain, France, Oman, Iran, Ethiopia, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Turkmenistan, Portugal
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Southern lip fern en Southern lipfern
PLATES
Cheilanthes microphylla leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Cheilanthes microphylla habit
PLATE 02 · habit
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