Elaphoglossum dimorphum Plant Care
Elaphoglossum dimorphum (Hook. & Grev.) T.Moore
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Elaphoglossum dimorphum, the toothed tongue-fern, is a herbaceous plant, a member of the Dryopteridaceae family.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to low light
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Elaphoglossum dimorphum?
Water Elaphoglossum dimorphum every 7–10 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 Elaphoglossum dimorphum?
Elaphoglossum dimorphum (Elaphoglossum dimorphum) belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family within the Elaphoglossum genus.
Elaphoglossum dimorphum displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Elaphoglossum dimorphum produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Elaphoglossum dimorphum?
Elaphoglossum dimorphum 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 Elaphoglossum dimorphum Need?
Elaphoglossum dimorphum thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Elaphoglossum dimorphum 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 Elaphoglossum dimorphum Prefer?
Elaphoglossum dimorphum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Elaphoglossum dimorphum 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 Elaphoglossum dimorphum?
Well-draining, rich potting mix with added peat moss and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Elaphoglossum dimorphum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Elaphoglossum dimorphum?
Feed Elaphoglossum dimorphum 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 Elaphoglossum dimorphum?
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 Elaphoglossum dimorphum?
Elaphoglossum dimorphum can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to elaphoglossum crassifolium plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Elaphoglossum dimorphum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Elaphoglossum dimorphum, 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 Elaphoglossum dimorphum?
Elaphoglossum dimorphum 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 Elaphoglossum dimorphum Need?
Elaphoglossum dimorphum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Elaphoglossum dimorphum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Elaphoglossum dimorphum 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 Elaphoglossum genus — compare its care with other Elaphoglossum species on PlantoScan.
Elaphoglossum is part of the Dryopteridaceae plant family — browse all Dryopteridaceae genera and species.
Elaphoglossum dimorphum copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Elaphoglossum dimorphum (Hook. & Grev.) T.Moore, family Dryopteridaceae (first published in Index Fil. (T.Moore) 3: 8. 1857 ; & Chr. 35; Mon. 98, NPfl. 333) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Elaphoglossum dimorphum, 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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