Blotiella coriacea Plant Care
Blotiella coriacea Verdc.
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Blotiella coriacea is a fern located in the tropical forests of Tanzania. Like all Blotiella, it has pinnate leaves, specifically bipinnate.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect to low light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Blotiella coriacea?
Water Blotiella coriacea every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to low 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 Blotiella coriacea?
Blotiella coriacea (Blotiella coriacea) belongs to the Dennstaedtiaceae family within the Blotiella genus.
Blotiella coriacea displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Blotiella coriacea produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Blotiella coriacea?
Blotiella coriacea requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Blotiella coriacea Need?
Blotiella coriacea thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Blotiella coriacea in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Blotiella coriacea Prefer?
Blotiella coriacea grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Blotiella coriacea 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 Blotiella coriacea?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Blotiella coriacea to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Blotiella coriacea?
Feed Blotiella coriacea 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 Blotiella coriacea?
Repot every 1-2 years in early 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 Blotiella coriacea?
Blotiella coriacea can be propagated through spores.
Is the Blotiella coriacea Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Blotiella coriacea, 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 Blotiella coriacea?
Blotiella coriacea is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. 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 Blotiella coriacea Need?
Blotiella coriacea grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Blotiella coriacea as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Blotiella coriacea 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 Blotiella genus — compare its care with other Blotiella species on PlantoScan.
Blotiella is part of the Dennstaedtiaceae plant family — browse all Dennstaedtiaceae genera and species.
Blotiella coriacea copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Blotiella coriacea Verdc., family Dennstaedtiaceae (first published in Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Dennstaedt. 21. 2000) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Blotiella coriacea, 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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