Nephrolepis pompom
Nephrolepis pompom is a compact fern thriving in high humidity and shade.
Habit
Perennial Fern
Height
20-40 m
Growth
Clumping
Soil
Humus-rich
Shade
Shade–partial shade
Moisture
Hight
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Tropical
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
16–24°C
Humidity (%)
60–90%
Potting media
Peat-rich
Fertilizers
low N balanced
Watering
Keep moist
Plant Weight
N/A
Flowering Time
Spring-summer
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5–12 years
Health Benefits
Excellent air-purifying fern
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 60% peat, 20% perlite, 20% compost |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4–6 weeks with diluted feedCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, rhizoctonia blight, scale insects, mealybugs and spider mites.
yellowing or browning fronds, wilting, soft or decaying roots, brown or black spots on fronds, leaf drop, sticky honeydew, cottony masses, fine webbing and stippling
improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, remove infected fronds, increase humidity and air circulation, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root issues
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest management.