Water moderately, allow the top 3cm of soil to dry
Pet Friendly
I may be neat and compact but I’m anything but boring — I’m a real frill-seeker. Unlike Monica in Barbados, my hair thrives in humidity. The higher the humidity, the longer my fronds grow.
Native Distribution
Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China.
Key Attributes
Very decorative ruffled and fringed leafmargin. A neat compact plant.
Care Mode
Generally easy but avoid excessive watering.
Feeding your indoor plants
Don’t let your plants get hangry! To get the best out of your plants, you will need to feed them some food. A good balanced fertiliser (plant food) will provide plants with all the nutrients they need to grow more leaves and help them stay strong. When the plant is actively growing during the warmer months, it needs a bit more food and water. During the slow growing season (cooler winter months) your plant doesn’t eat or drink as much (no extra winter layer of fat for these babies). Fertiliser (plant food) can be applied as granular slow release pellets or as a liquid. A bit more chilled out about your plants? Some granular products last 3-6 months which make them ideal for indoor plants and busy people. Hard-core plant-mum? Liquid fertiliser maybe be best as it gives you better control over the amount fed and when. Obviously, follow the label on your preferred fertiliser (plant food) for your baby. Sometimes it’s ok to be a helicopter parent – respond to your plant’s needs. Moral of the story, if it is growing new leaves then it will need more water and food!