Actiniopteris semiflabellata
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Actiniopteris semiflabellata

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_shade
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
24
Observations
47

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade

Actiniopteris semiflabellata occurs in habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas that offer natural shade. Its preferred light condition is Full Shade, though it can tolerate Partial Sun.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Actiniopteris semiflabellata comes from tropical areas where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and moisture. It is sensitive to sudden temperature changes and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It usually cannot tolerate cold and needs relatively warm conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity normal (40-60%)

This plant will thrive in moderate humidity, which is probably the level in your home. However, misting it a few times a week can be very beneficial. Make sure the room has good ventilation.

Humidity: normal (40-60%)
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Fern
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Actiniopteris
Family
Pteridaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
10 cm to 20 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Native Area
Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Somalia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Namibia, Sudan, Madagascar, Rwanda, Mauritania, Nigeria, Yemen, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Chad, Cameroon, Burundi, Oman, Ethiopia, Congo (DRC), Congo

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