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Least adder's-tongue (Ophioglossum lusitanicum) Care Guide
Care guide for Least adder's-tongue: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
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Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~0.2 m (0.5 ft).
Origin
Native to: Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus.
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