Ophioglossum zeylanicum Plant Care
Helminthostachys zeylanica (L.) Hook.
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Helminthostachys zeylanica is a terrestrial, herbaceous fern of southeastern Asia and Australia, commonly known as kamraj and tunjuk-langit. The species is like the other members of its family, it has clusters of sporangia on stems of fertile, spike-like fronds.
Filtered sunlight or partial shade
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How do you care for Ophioglossum zeylanicum?
Ophioglossum zeylanicum grows best in filtered sunlight or partial shade.
What Is the Ophioglossum zeylanicum?
Ophioglossum zeylanicum (Helminthostachys zeylanica) belongs to the Ophioglossaceae family within the Helminthostachys genus. Ophioglossum zeylanicum is also known as Zeylanicum.
Ophioglossum zeylanicum displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ophioglossum zeylanicum produces non-flowering.
What Light Does the Ophioglossum zeylanicum Need?
Ophioglossum zeylanicum thrives in filtered sunlight or partial shade. Avoid placing Ophioglossum zeylanicum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered sunlight or partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ophioglossum zeylanicum?
Rich, moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Ophioglossum zeylanicum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ophioglossum zeylanicum?
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 Ophioglossum zeylanicum?
Ophioglossum zeylanicum can be propagated through spores.
Is the Ophioglossum zeylanicum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ophioglossum zeylanicum, 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.
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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Ophioglossum zeylanicum?
Ophioglossum zeylanicum is susceptible to not commonly affected by pests. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
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Ophioglossum zeylanicum 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 Helminthostachys genus — compare its care with other Helminthostachys species on PlantoScan.
Helminthostachys is part of the Ophioglossaceae plant family — browse all Ophioglossaceae genera and species.
Ophioglossum zeylanicum produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
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- Scientific name & taxonomy: Helminthostachys zeylanica (L.) Hook., family Ophioglossaceae (first published in Gen. Fil. t. 47B (1842)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ophioglossum zeylanicum, 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.
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