Ceterach Officinarum
Also known as
Rustyback
Taxonomy
Asplenium ceterach
Asplenium
Aspleniaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Ceterach Officinarum
How often to water your Ceterach Officinarum
Ceterach Officinarum needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Ceterach Officinarum in your home
Ceterach Officinarum can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Ceterach Officinarum
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ceterach Officinarum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My rustyback fern does not seem to be doing well, any thoughts on what’s going on? #CeterachOfficinarum
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Why are my ends brown. I received her like this and just can’t get her to thrive #BirdsNestFern
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Leaves look very sad.....what am I doing wrong?? It's not in direct light..🤦🏽♀️
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She’s sad :( unsure why So my bird’s nest fern is mad at me and I’m not sure why. The tips of the fronds are browning and I haven’t seen any new growth since I got it. I’ve been following instructions (this is the first plant I’ve ever had that requires this much attention so that goes to show you I generally only have plants that are basically self sufficient like ZZs). Help?
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She's not happy 🥺. What can I do? #happyplants #birdsnestfern
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Any idea what’s up with my fern?? It hasn’t moved in distance from the window or anything. I water it regularly, but it’s starting to look the wrong kind of crispy! Help!
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Is there any chance she can be saved?? 😅 Not sure where I went wrong… she was thriving in fall #BirdsNestFern
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Troubled arrival I bought this guy online in a fit of plant insanity and he arrived wilted, sideways, and smelling very strongly of incense because he was shipped in an incense box. Actually my whole house is aromatic from the unboxing. Any ideas if I should I hack off the wilting leaves? or can they recover? Can plants die from a patchouli overdose? #BirdsNestFern
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Fern S.O.S. I have had this birds nest fern for about a week or so now. I have been trying to keep her moist, as I've had problems before, but I'm trying to get better at ferns. She usually sits right by another plant and a humidifier and gets bright, indirect light. Despite this, she's doing the droopy droop, and I'm trying to save her before it's too late. Her crown is dry, but when I checked her roots, they seem to be browning. I have her on paper to siphon some water off. What else can I do? #fernfriends #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict
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In recovery! #BirdsNestFern hi, lovely folks! I overwatered my fern and it lost loads of leaves. I’ve taken it out of the pot and let it dry out. I repotted with drainage in the bottom. Is there anything else I should do? Thanks 🌱💚
Care Summary for Ceterach Officinarum
Ceterach Officinarum
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 7 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.