Tuber ladder fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Tuber ladder fern on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Nephrolepidaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Tuber ladder fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia, also known as Tuber Ladder Fern, is a medium-sized perennial fern characterized by its upright, arching fronds with bright green leaflets. It's an ideal plant to add a touch of freshness and greenery to indoor spaces, perfect for hanging baskets or as a floor plant in humid, shady environments.
Native range
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Oceania
Care tips
It prefers bright, indirect light, avoiding direct sun which can scorch its fronds. Keep the substrate consistently moist, but not waterlogged, and ensure high ambient humidity; you can mist its fronds regularly. Use a well-draining substrate rich in organic matter, such as a fern mix. A common mistake is allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, which can lead to dehydration and yellowing of the fronds.
How to save a dying Tuber ladder fern
- Warning signs
- Pale or yellowing leaves, dry and crispy tips, excessive frond drop.
- First aid
- Increase humidity, water by immersion if substrate is dry, place in semi-shade.
- What kills it
- Dry air, drafts, direct sun, and lack of constant substrate moisture.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted and there are still green fronds or viable rhizomes.