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Sphenomeris Chinensis

Sphenomeris chinensis

Ferns Difficulty: Easy

📖 About this plant

Sphenomeris chinensis (‘Sphenomeris Chinensis’ in Odia) is a fern of the Lindsaeaceae family, naturally found in India. The plant has traditional uses in medicine, agriculture, or as a timber/fuelwood species.

🧑‍🌾 Care requirements

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Light

Full sun

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Water

Regular; moderately drought-tolerant

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Humidity

Moderate

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Temperature

15-38°C

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Soil

Well-draining loam

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Fertilizer

Compost annually

🌐 Common Names

HI
Hindi Sphenomeris Chinensis
BN
Bengali Sphenomeris Chinensis
MR
Marathi Sphenomeris Chinensis
TE
Telugu Sphenomeris Chinensis
TA
Tamil Sphenomeris Chinensis
GU
Gujarati Sphenomeris Chinensis
UR
Urdu Sphenomeris Chinensis
KN
Kannada Sphenomeris Chinensis
OR
Odia Sphenomeris Chinensis
ML
Malayalam Sphenomeris Chinensis
PA
Punjabi Sphenomeris Chinensis
AS
Assamese Sphenomeris Chinensis

📋 Plant facts

🌍 Origin
Indian Subcontinent
📏 Max height
10-20 m
📐 Spread
4-6 m
🕰️ Bloom time
Spring
🎨 Bloom color
White-yellow
🍃 Foliage color
Green
⏳ Lifespan
40+ years
📈 Growth rate
Moderate
☠️ Toxicity
Non-toxic
🌱 Propagation
Seeds

🛡️ Health & Safety

🐾 Pet safe ✅ Non-toxic

Non-toxic

Common issues

  • Leaf spot
  • caterpillar defoliation

💡 Care tips

  1. Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light.
  2. Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.
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