Lomaria socialis Plant Care
Lomaria socialis Sodiro
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Blechnum sociale is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. It is endemic to Pichincha Province and Azuay Province, Ecuador, but has not been recorded since 1893.
Every 7–10 days
Filtered light, avoid direct sun
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Lomaria socialis?
Water Lomaria socialis every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it filtered light, avoid direct sun. 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 Lomaria socialis Native To?
What Is the Lomaria socialis?
Lomaria socialis (Lomaria socialis) belongs to the Aspleniaceae family within the Lomaria genus. Lomaria socialis is native to Pichincha Province and Azuay Province, Ecuador.
Lomaria socialis displays a fern with spreading fronds growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Lomaria socialis produces non-flowering plant.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Lomaria socialis?
Lomaria socialis 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 Lomaria socialis Need?
Lomaria socialis thrives in filtered light, avoid direct sun.
Light Requirement
Filtered light, avoid direct sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Lomaria socialis Prefer?
Lomaria socialis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Lomaria socialis 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 Lomaria socialis?
Rich, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Lomaria socialis to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Lomaria socialis?
Feed Lomaria socialis 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 Lomaria socialis?
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 Lomaria socialis?
Lomaria socialis can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes.
Is the Lomaria socialis Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Lomaria socialis, 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 Lomaria socialis?
Lomaria socialis 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 Lomaria socialis Need?
Lomaria socialis grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Lomaria socialis is native to Pichincha Province and Azuay Province, Ecuador. In cooler regions, grow Lomaria socialis as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
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Lomaria socialis 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 Lomaria genus (family Aspleniaceae) — search all Lomaria species in the plant lookup.
Lomaria socialis thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lomaria socialis Sodiro, family Aspleniaceae (first published in Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 8: 152 (1893)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Lomaria socialis, 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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