Lace Fern
An ornamental taro prized for its striking dark leaves with contrasting white veins, grown for dramatic foliage and an edible starchy corm.
Habit
Perennial fern
Height
0.3-0.6m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Rich
Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Moisture
High, Consistent
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Tropical Worldwide
Climatic Condition
Tropical/Subtropical
Temperature (°)
16–24
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced, Diluted
Watering
Keep evenly moist
Plant Weight
0.5-1.5 kg
Flowering Time
Non-flowering
Soil Ph level
5.0-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
0.8-1.3
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Air purification (removes formaldehyde), increases humidity.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% potting soil.
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Feed every 4-6 weeks with half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer.
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, fungal blight, anthracnose, mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites
yellowing or browning fronds, wilting, soft or decaying roots, brown or black spots on foliage, needle drop, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering, remove and destroy infected fronds, maintain good air circulation and bright indirect light, mist moderately, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use diluted hydrogen-peroxide drench for early root problems
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 control.