Anemia rotundifolia Plant Care
Anemia rotundifolia Schrad.
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Anemia rotundifolia is a fern species in the genus Anemia, sometimes called flowering ferns.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Anemia rotundifolia?
Water Anemia rotundifolia every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Anemia rotundifolia?
Anemia rotundifolia (Anemia rotundifolia) belongs to the Anemiaceae family within the Anemia genus.
Anemia rotundifolia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Anemia rotundifolia produces small, inconspicuous greenish or brownish flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Anemia rotundifolia?
Anemia rotundifolia requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Anemia rotundifolia Need?
Anemia rotundifolia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Anemia rotundifolia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Anemia rotundifolia Prefer?
Anemia rotundifolia grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Anemia rotundifolia prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Anemia rotundifolia?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Anemia rotundifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Anemia rotundifolia?
Feed Anemia rotundifolia every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Anemia rotundifolia?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Anemia rotundifolia?
Anemia rotundifolia can be propagated through division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to mexican spleenwort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Anemia rotundifolia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Anemia rotundifolia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Anemia rotundifolia?
Anemia rotundifolia is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Anemia rotundifolia Need?
Anemia rotundifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Anemia rotundifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Anemia rotundifolia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anemia genus — compare its care with other Anemia species on PlantoScan.
Anemia is part of the Anemiaceae plant family — browse all Anemiaceae genera and species.
Anemia rotundifolia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anemia rotundifolia Schrad., family Anemiaceae (first published in Gott. gel. Anz. 865. 1824 ; & HB. 432. Prantl. Schiz. 112. Chr. 347. NPfl. 371) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Anemia rotundifolia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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