Plant profile
Teratophyllum gracile
Teratophyllum gracile (Blume) Holttum
This climbing fern suits a bright indoor spot or a warm, sheltered outdoor setting, and has long, divided fronds. Provide indirect light, high humidity and a substrate kept lightly moist but not waterlogged.
Open-data facts
- Climate
- Adapted to warm, humid environments like forests.
- Origin / area
- Its known area of origin points to: W. Jawa.
Recommended products for Teratophyllum gracile
Basic care
- Watering
- Don’t wait for severe wilting before watering again.
- Light
- Medium-high light without long stretches of direct rays.
- Temperature
- Warmer spots help it grow more strongly.
- Humidity
- Don’t replace air humidity with overwatering.
Pet toxicity
A nibble can irritate; prevention beats an emergency.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15318134) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (8263228) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (17361940-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).