Pleocnemia submembranacea is generally resistant to disease and has comparatively few insect pests. Its care is rated as difficult because it needs a consistently moist environment and frequent watering. At the same time, the roots can rot if the plant is overwatered or kept in a space with poor air circulation. This species is better suited to growers with some experience, since most people can keep it alive for a period. Nonetheless, Pleocnemia submembranacea can struggle to flourish, and its leaves may dry out and decline in condition over time.
How to keep Pleocnemia Submembranacea.
Light
Pleocnemia submembranacea occurs in habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers Full Shade but can tolerate Partial Sun.
Temperature
Pleocnemia submembranacea comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Therefore, it is well suited to high temperatures and moisture. It is sensitive to sudden temperature shifts and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It typically cannot tolerate cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Pleocnemia
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 2.13 m to 3.05 m
- Mature Spread
- 0.61 m to 1.22 m
- Leaf Color
- Light Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- Nepal, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, China
