Michaux's Polypody Plant Care
Pleopeltis michauxiana (Weath.) Hickey & Sprunt
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Pleopeltis michauxiana, known as the resurrection fern, scaly polypody, and Gray's polypody, is a species of epiphytic fern native to North America and Central America.
Bright indirect to low light
At a glance
How do you care for Michaux's Polypody?
Michaux's Polypody grows best in bright indirect to low light.
Where Is the Michaux's Polypody Native To?
What Is the Michaux's Polypody?
Michaux's Polypody (Pleopeltis michauxiana) belongs to the Polypodiaceae family within the Pleopeltis genus. Michaux's Polypody is native to North America and Central America.
Michaux's Polypody displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Michaux's Polypody produces non-flowering.
What Light Does the Michaux's Polypody Need?
Michaux's Polypody thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Michaux's Polypody in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Michaux's Polypody?
Moist, well-draining potting mix with added organic matter like peat moss or compost. Good drainage is essential for Michaux's Polypody to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Michaux's Polypody?
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 Michaux's Polypody?
Michaux's Polypody can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wall polypody plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Michaux's Polypody Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Michaux's Polypody, 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 Michaux's Polypody?
Michaux's Polypody 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.
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Michaux's Polypody 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 Pleopeltis genus — compare its care with other Pleopeltis species on PlantoScan.
Pleopeltis is part of the Polypodiaceae plant family — browse all Polypodiaceae genera and species.
Michaux's Polypody copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pleopeltis michauxiana (Weath.) Hickey & Sprunt, family Polypodiaceae (first published in Bot. Rev. (Lancaster) 80(3): 256 (2014)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Michaux's Polypody, 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.
- 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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