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How to Grow and Care for Paesia

Paesia requires consistent moisture and thrives in high humidity environments, making it imperative to mist regularly. Special care should be taken to provide indirect or filtered light, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. Additionally, paesia benefits from well-draining soil to prevent root rot, often necessitating a specific soil mix. Due to these specific conditions, maintaining the right balance can be challenging for novice gardeners.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Paesia

Care Difficulty	Hard
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Hardiness Zones	7-10

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Pig fern (Paesia scaberula) is an attractive fern that is grown ornamentally for its elaborately divided fronds. It is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives in sunny locations in most soil types. This fern's adaptability to different habitats has led to it becoming a pest in farmlands and a common sight in fields and newly-disturbed sites.

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