Onychium japonicum grow and care – fern leaf plant of the genus Onychium also known as Carrot Fern, Onychium japonicum perennial evergreen or deciduous used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropics, mediterranean climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 9-11.
Leaves color green when the leaves young can be red in triangle shredded leaves like feather in pinnate structure, the leaves shape remind carrot plant leaves.
Moist soil, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
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Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
30-70 cm, 12-28 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Onychium japonicum
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Part shade Plants, Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Deciduous, Evergreen, Fern, Leaf plant, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Colored leaves, Indoor plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Red leaves
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