Lindheimer's Hemionitis Plant Care
Hemionitis lindheimeri (Hook.) Christenh.
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Myriopteris lindheimeri, formerly known as Cheilanthes lindheimeri, is a species of fern in the Pteridaceae family with the common name fairy swords.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to low light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Lindheimer's Hemionitis?
Water Lindheimer's Hemionitis 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 Lindheimer's Hemionitis?
Lindheimer's Hemionitis (Hemionitis lindheimeri) belongs to the Pteridaceae family within the Hemionitis genus.
Lindheimer's Hemionitis displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Lindheimer's Hemionitis produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lindheimer's Hemionitis?
Hemionitis lindheimeri 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 Lindheimer's Hemionitis Need?
Lindheimer's Hemionitis thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Lindheimer's Hemionitis 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 Lindheimer's Hemionitis Prefer?
Hemionitis lindheimeri grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Lindheimer's Hemionitis 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 Lindheimer's Hemionitis?
Well-draining, humus-rich soil with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Lindheimer's Hemionitis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lindheimer's Hemionitis?
Feed Lindheimer's Hemionitis 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 Lindheimer's Hemionitis?
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 Lindheimer's Hemionitis?
Lindheimer's Hemionitis can be propagated through division of rhizomes, spores. Similar propagation techniques also apply to hemionitis rotundifolia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Lindheimer's Hemionitis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lindheimer's Hemionitis, 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 Lindheimer's Hemionitis?
Lindheimer's Hemionitis 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 Lindheimer's Hemionitis Need?
Lindheimer's Hemionitis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Lindheimer's Hemionitis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Lindheimer's Hemionitis 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 Hemionitis genus — compare its care with other Hemionitis species on PlantoScan.
Hemionitis is part of the Pteridaceae plant family — browse all Pteridaceae genera and species.
Lindheimer's Hemionitis copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
More Hemionitis Species
Other Hemionitis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hemionitis lindheimeri (Hook.) Christenh., family Pteridaceae (first published in Global Fl. 4: 17. 2018 [9 Feb 2018] [epublished]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lindheimer's Hemionitis, 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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