Coniogramme gracilis Plant Care
Coniogramme gracilis M.Ogata
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Coniogramme is one of three genera in the subfamily Cryptogrammoideae of the fern family Pteridaceae. Species originate from Africa and Asia, with a cultivar of Coniogramme pilosa, known as "bamboo fern."
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Coniogramme gracilis?
Water Coniogramme gracilis 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.
Where Is the Coniogramme gracilis Native To?
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
What Is the Coniogramme gracilis?
Coniogramme gracilis (Coniogramme gracilis) belongs to the Pteridaceae family within the Coniogramme genus. Coniogramme gracilis is native to Africa and Asia, with a cultivar of Coniogramme pilosa, known as "bamboo fern.
Coniogramme gracilis displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Coniogramme gracilis produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Coniogramme gracilis?
Coniogramme gracilis 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 Coniogramme gracilis Need?
Coniogramme gracilis thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Coniogramme gracilis in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Coniogramme gracilis Prefer?
Coniogramme gracilis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Coniogramme gracilis 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 Coniogramme gracilis?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Coniogramme gracilis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Coniogramme gracilis?
Feed Coniogramme gracilis 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 Coniogramme gracilis?
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 Coniogramme gracilis?
Coniogramme gracilis can be propagated through spores. Similar propagation techniques also apply to coniogramme emeiensis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Coniogramme gracilis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Coniogramme gracilis, 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 Coniogramme gracilis?
Coniogramme gracilis 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 Coniogramme gracilis Need?
Coniogramme gracilis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Coniogramme gracilis is native to Africa and Asia, with a cultivar of Coniogramme pilosa, known as "bamboo fern. In cooler regions, grow Coniogramme gracilis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Coniogramme gracilis 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 Coniogramme genus — compare its care with other Coniogramme species on PlantoScan.
Coniogramme is part of the Pteridaceae plant family — browse all Pteridaceae genera and species.
Coniogramme gracilis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Coniogramme gracilis M.Ogata, family Pteridaceae (first published in J. Jap. Bot. 11: 32 (1935)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Coniogramme gracilis, 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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