Kimberly Queen Fern Plant
Kimberly Queen Fern (Neoregalia spp.) is a fern growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with moderate growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring partial shade and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Fern
Height
0.6 to 1.0 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Australia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
40% Loam, 40% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10 or 15:15:15
life Span
5 to 7 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Prune affected leaves, use neem oil, improve soil drainage
Systemic fungicides, insecticides