How to Grow and Care for Mickelopteris

Mickelopteris thrives with minimal effort, making it ideal for beginners. Key points include keeping the soil consistently moist without waterlogging and ensuring it receives bright, indirect light. A special care point is that mickelopteris benefits from higher humidity levels, so occasional misting or a humidity tray is recommended.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mickelopteris

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-6.5
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Types of Mickelopteris

Heart fern

Mickelopteris cordata is native to the Indian subcontinent and is the only known species in the Mickelopteris genus of ferns. It gets the common name heart fern from its characteristic fronds which appear like elongated, triangular hearts.

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