Grammitis stenophylla Plant Care
Grammitis stenophylla Parris
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Grammitis stenophylla, commonly known as the narrow-leafed finger fern, is a fern in the family Polypodiaceae native to New South Wales and Queensland in eastern Australia.
Every 3–5 days
Filtered light, indirect sunlight
60–75°F
60–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Grammitis stenophylla?
Water Grammitis stenophylla every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it filtered light, indirect sunlight. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 60–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Grammitis stenophylla Native To?
What Is the Grammitis stenophylla?
Grammitis stenophylla (Grammitis stenophylla) belongs to the Polypodiaceae family within the Grammitis genus. Grammitis stenophylla is native to New South Wales and Queensland in eastern Australia.
Grammitis stenophylla displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Grammitis stenophylla produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Grammitis stenophylla?
Grammitis stenophylla requires watering every 3–5 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 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Grammitis stenophylla Need?
Grammitis stenophylla thrives in filtered light, indirect sunlight. Avoid placing Grammitis stenophylla in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered light, indirect sunlight
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Grammitis stenophylla Prefer?
Grammitis stenophylla grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Grammitis stenophylla prefers humidity levels of 60–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
60–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Grammitis stenophylla?
Loose, well-draining soil mix with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Grammitis stenophylla to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Grammitis stenophylla?
Feed Grammitis stenophylla 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 Grammitis stenophylla?
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 Grammitis stenophylla?
Grammitis stenophylla can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to grammitis australis plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Grammitis stenophylla Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Grammitis stenophylla, 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 Grammitis stenophylla?
Grammitis stenophylla is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. 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 Grammitis stenophylla Need?
Grammitis stenophylla grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Grammitis stenophylla is native to New South Wales and Queensland in eastern Australia. In cooler regions, grow Grammitis stenophylla as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Grammitis stenophylla 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 Grammitis genus — compare its care with other Grammitis species on PlantoScan.
Grammitis is part of the Polypodiaceae plant family — browse all Polypodiaceae genera and species.
Grammitis stenophylla thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Grammitis Species
Other Grammitis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Grammitis stenophylla Parris, family Polypodiaceae (first published in Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 70: 35 (1975)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Grammitis stenophylla, 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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