🌱 Care Level – Easy: The Kimberly Queen Fern is a hardy and easy-to-care-for plant, making it an excellent choice for beginners.
🐾 Pet-Friendly – Safe: This fern is non-toxic and safe for pets, a great addition to any pet-friendly home.
☀️ Light – Moderate to Low: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch.
💧 Water – Consistent: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
🌫️ Humidity – Moderate to High: Enjoys humidity but is more tolerant of dry air than many other ferns.
🌡️ Temperature – Moderate: Thrives in temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C). Avoid exposure to temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
🌍 Hardiness Zones – 9-11: Can be grown outdoors in these zones. Typically grown indoors in cooler climates.
🌿 Fertilizing – Light: Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a diluted, balanced fertilizer. Reduce feeding in the winter.
🪴 Re-potting – Every 2-3 Years: Re-pot when the fern outgrows its container or the soil becomes compacted.
🧹 Cleaning – Easy: Dust the fronds regularly to keep the plant healthy and improve its appearance.
🌱 Propagation – Division: Propagate by dividing the root ball during re-potting, usually in the spring.
🌎 Origin – Australia: Native to Australia, the Kimberly Queen Fern is known for its upright, sword-shaped fronds and robust nature.