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Common moonwort (Botrychium lunaria) Care Guide
Care guide for Common moonwort: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Abalg · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.8-7.2).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~0.3 m (1.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Altay, Amur, Austria, Azores.
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