Microgramma tuberosa Plant Care
Microgramma tuberosa (Maxon) Lellinger
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Microgramma tuberosa is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Every 3–5 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Microgramma tuberosa?
Water Microgramma tuberosa every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. 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 Microgramma tuberosa Native To?
What Is the Microgramma tuberosa?
Microgramma tuberosa (Microgramma tuberosa) belongs to the Polypodiaceae family within the Microgramma genus. Microgramma tuberosa is native to Ecuador.
Microgramma tuberosa displays a compact, spreading fern growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Microgramma tuberosa produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Microgramma tuberosa?
Microgramma tuberosa 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 Microgramma tuberosa Need?
Microgramma tuberosa thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Microgramma tuberosa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Microgramma tuberosa Prefer?
Microgramma tuberosa grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Microgramma tuberosa 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 Microgramma tuberosa?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Microgramma tuberosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Microgramma tuberosa?
Feed Microgramma tuberosa 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 Microgramma tuberosa?
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 Microgramma tuberosa?
Microgramma tuberosa can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to climbing fern plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Microgramma tuberosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Microgramma tuberosa, 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 Microgramma tuberosa?
Microgramma tuberosa 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 Microgramma tuberosa Need?
Microgramma tuberosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Microgramma tuberosa is native to Ecuador. In cooler regions, grow Microgramma tuberosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Microgramma tuberosa 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 Microgramma genus — compare its care with other Microgramma species on PlantoScan.
Microgramma is part of the Polypodiaceae plant family — browse all Polypodiaceae genera and species.
Microgramma tuberosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Microgramma tuberosa (Maxon) Lellinger, family Polypodiaceae (first published in Amer. Fern J. 74: 59 (1984)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Microgramma tuberosa, 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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