Tricholepidium buergerianum Plant Care
Tricholepidium buergerianum (Miq.) Fraser-Jenk.
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Lepidomicrosorium is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Microsoroideae, with a single species, Lepidomicrosorium subhastatum, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Other sources do not accept the genus, submerging it into Tricholepidium, with Lepidomicrosorium subhastatum becoming Tricholepidium buergerianum (Miq.) Fraser-Jenk.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect to low light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Tricholepidium buergerianum?
Water Tricholepidium buergerianum every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to low 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 Tricholepidium buergerianum?
Tricholepidium buergerianum (Tricholepidium buergerianum) belongs to the Polypodiaceae family within the Tricholepidium genus.
Tricholepidium buergerianum displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Tricholepidium buergerianum produces non-flowering.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Tricholepidium buergerianum?
Tricholepidium buergerianum 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 Tricholepidium buergerianum Need?
Tricholepidium buergerianum thrives in bright indirect to low light. Avoid placing Tricholepidium buergerianum in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to low light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Tricholepidium buergerianum Prefer?
Tricholepidium buergerianum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Tricholepidium buergerianum 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 Tricholepidium buergerianum?
Well-draining peat-based mix with added perlite for aeration. Good drainage is essential for Tricholepidium buergerianum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Tricholepidium buergerianum?
Feed Tricholepidium buergerianum 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 Tricholepidium buergerianum?
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 Tricholepidium buergerianum?
Tricholepidium buergerianum can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes.
Is the Tricholepidium buergerianum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Tricholepidium buergerianum, 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 Tricholepidium buergerianum?
Tricholepidium buergerianum 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 Tricholepidium buergerianum Need?
Tricholepidium buergerianum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Tricholepidium buergerianum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Tricholepidium buergerianum 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 Tricholepidium genus — compare its care with other Tricholepidium species on PlantoScan.
Tricholepidium is part of the Polypodiaceae plant family — browse all Polypodiaceae genera and species.
Tricholepidium buergerianum copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tricholepidium buergerianum (Miq.) Fraser-Jenk., family Polypodiaceae (first published in Taxon. Revis. Indian Subcontinental Pteridophytes : 69 (2008)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Tricholepidium buergerianum, 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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