Polybotrya andina Plant Care
Polybotrya andina C.Chr.
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Polybotrya andina is a species of fern in the family Dryopteridaceae. It is native to Ecuador and Peru.
Every 5–7 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Polybotrya andina?
Water Polybotrya andina every 5–7 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.
What Is the Polybotrya andina?
Polybotrya andina (Polybotrya andina) belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family within the Polybotrya genus. Polybotrya andina is native to Ecuador and Peru.
Polybotrya andina displays a low rosette, spreading fern growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Polybotrya andina produces non-flowering plant.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Polybotrya andina?
Polybotrya andina requires watering every 5–7 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 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Polybotrya andina Need?
Polybotrya andina thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Polybotrya andina in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Polybotrya andina Prefer?
Polybotrya andina grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Polybotrya andina 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 Polybotrya andina?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Polybotrya andina to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Polybotrya andina?
Feed Polybotrya andina 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Polybotrya andina?
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 Polybotrya andina?
Polybotrya andina can be propagated through division of rhizomes, spores.
Is the Polybotrya andina Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Polybotrya andina, 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 Polybotrya andina?
Polybotrya andina 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 Polybotrya andina Need?
Polybotrya andina grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Polybotrya andina is native to Ecuador and Peru. In cooler regions, grow Polybotrya andina as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Polybotrya andina 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 Polybotrya genus — compare its care with other Polybotrya species on PlantoScan.
Polybotrya is part of the Dryopteridaceae plant family — browse all Dryopteridaceae genera and species.
Polybotrya andina thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Polybotrya andina C.Chr., family Dryopteridaceae (first published in Index Filic. 11. 1905 ; & 504. 1906) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Polybotrya andina, 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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