Lastreopsis marginans Plant Care
Lastreopsis marginans (F.Muell.) D.A.Sm. & Tindale ex Tindale
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Lastreopsis marginans, known as the glossy or bordered shield fern is a fern found in eastern Australia. The habitat is rainforest or wet sclerophyll forest.
Every 3–5 days
Filtered light or partial shade
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Lastreopsis marginans?
Water Lastreopsis marginans every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it filtered light or partial shade. 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 Lastreopsis marginans Native To?
What Is the Lastreopsis marginans?
Lastreopsis marginans (Lastreopsis marginans) belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family within the Lastreopsis genus. Lastreopsis marginans is native to eastern Australia.
Lastreopsis marginans displays a clumping fern growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Lastreopsis marginans produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lastreopsis marginans?
Lastreopsis marginans 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 Lastreopsis marginans Need?
Lastreopsis marginans thrives in filtered light or partial shade. Avoid placing Lastreopsis marginans in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Filtered light or partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lastreopsis marginans Prefer?
Lastreopsis marginans grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Lastreopsis marginans 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 Lastreopsis marginans?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Lastreopsis marginans to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lastreopsis marginans?
Feed Lastreopsis marginans 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 Lastreopsis marginans?
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 Lastreopsis marginans?
Lastreopsis marginans can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lastreopsis nephrodioides plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Lastreopsis marginans Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lastreopsis marginans, 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 Lastreopsis marginans?
Lastreopsis marginans 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 Lastreopsis marginans Need?
Lastreopsis marginans grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Lastreopsis marginans is native to eastern Australia. In cooler regions, grow Lastreopsis marginans as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Lastreopsis marginans 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 Lastreopsis genus — compare its care with other Lastreopsis species on PlantoScan.
Lastreopsis is part of the Dryopteridaceae plant family — browse all Dryopteridaceae genera and species.
Lastreopsis marginans produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lastreopsis marginans (F.Muell.) D.A.Sm. & Tindale ex Tindale, family Dryopteridaceae (first published in Vict. Naturalist 73: 182. 1957) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lastreopsis marginans, 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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