Overwatered Osmolindsaea odorata Despite how much it loves water, it is possible to overwater the Osmolindsaea odorata. This is most likely to happen if you leave your plant sitting in a pool of water or use a planter that doesn’t have drainage holes. Either of those conditions will be too wet and will prevent the roots from being able to take up nutrients and moisture. Too much moisture in the soil can also allow fungal or bacterial diseases to develop. Wilted and yellow leaves are the initial symptoms of overwatering. Over time, the stems may droop and fall over, or begin to feel soft and mushy. However, be sure to check for other causes if you suspect your Osmolindsaea odorata is overwatered, since other issues can look similar and it’s difficult to give this plant too much water. Underwatered Osmolindsaea odorata Vigilance is required to keep this plant wet enough, unless you’re using a self-watering planter, meaning that many fern owners inadvertently let their plant get too dry now and then. In dry conditions, this plant can change in appearance seemingly overnight, from lush and green to brown and crispy. In extreme cases, the plant may dry up so thoroughly that it seems there are no living fronds left. But it may still be possible to save the plant if some of the roots are still healthy. Cut off all of the dry and dead stems, then water thoroughly and return the plant to its usual location. Unless the roots are all dead, this plant can be surprisingly resilient and start putting out new fronds. It may take several months to grow back to the size it was before, but this is possible if you provide proper care in that time.

Your Osmolindsaea odorata prefers consistently moist soil that mimics its native enironment, which could mean watering as often as every one or two days. This is a plant that should not be allowed to dry out. Once the top layer of soil begins to feel even slightly dry, it’s time to water again. And don’t just give it a few drops of water: soak the soil completely until water drains out from the bottom of the pot. After the excess water has drained out, dump it so the pot isn’t sitting in a puddle. This is the best method to ensure that soil never gets too dry.

The amount of humidity in the air around your Osmolindsaea odorata will influence how often you need to water it. Higher humidity in the air means less frequent watering, as evaporation is slower. Keeping this plant near a heating or cooling vent will cause it to dry out quickly, so choose a location that is protected from any type of draft. They prefer dappled and indirect sunlight and temperatures between 55-80 degrees F (13-27 degrees C) meaning that keeping these ferns in a warm and sunny spot windowsill could cause them to get dehydrated quickly. Rainwater or distilled water is great for this plant if you have access to it, although tap water in most places also works fine. Certain minerals and chemicals in tap water can cause brown leaf tips, especially since Osmolindsaea odorata has very thin and delicate leaves. Small pots can cause issues for Osmolindsaea odorata , because they only hold a small amount of potting medium and can dry out more quickly. It is best to allow this plant more space in the pot than many other houseplants. Consider using a self-watering planter for Osmolindsaea odorata. This type of pot uses a wicking system that allows the soil to continuously soak up water from a central reservoir, meaning that the moisture level in the soil stays consistently moist. Not only does this type of pot keep you from having to constantly water your fern, but it is also quite beneficial for the roots to have a constant supply of water instead of going from dry to wet and then back again.

Osmolindsaea odorata should receive a small amount of indirect light each day. Filtered light from a tree canopy often provides the best growing conditions. Typically, three hours of daily light exposure represents the maximum for this plant. When the Osmolindsaea odorata gains exposure to either too much light, more than three hours per day, or light that is too direct, it will likely burn, dry out, and die.

At all times, you should avoid giving your Osmolindsaea odorata too much sun exposure. Likewise, you should also refrain from moving your Osmolindsaea odorata into direct sunlight very suddenly. Most of Osmolindsaea odorata are more tolerant of morning and afternoon sunlight than midday sunlight as midday sunlight is the hottest, most direct, and most capable of harming your Osmolindsaea odorata quickly. Likewise, if you grow your Osmolindsaea odorata indoors, you should not allow it to sit where it can receive direct light from a window. When growing indoors, choose a place that receives a small amount of indirect light each day, just as you would when growing outdoors. Finding the correct amount of sun exposure from the start, whether grown indoors or out, is ideal. However, if you find your Osmolindsaea odorata is receiving too much light, you should move its container immediately, or, if your Osmolindsaea odorata grows in the ground, find a more shaded area to transplant it.

While the Osmolindsaea odorata requires very little light compared to most other plants, it still needs a few hours of light to put forth healthy growth. Without those few hours of indirect light, the Osmolindsaea odorata may begin to lose its foliage color and can exhibit stunted growth. However, since Osmolindsaea odorata is so fond of shady conditions, it is rarer for it to suffer from lack of sunlight than it is for it to suffer from too much.

Generally, the low light needs of Osmolindsaea odorata will remain the same throughout the entirety of its life span. However, the one exception to that is when this plant is young. While the Osmolindsaea odorata at any growth stage is vulnerable to damage from excessive or sudden direct light, the Osmolindsaea odorata that is younger is even more vulnerable. The same is true for any Osmolindsaea odorata that has been recently transplanted to a new growing location and has not yet had the chance to establish itself.

For the healthiest growth, Osmolindsaea odorata should receive about three hours of indirect light per day or less. You can consider any amount of light beyond three hours to be too much for this shade-loving plant group. Osmolindsaea odorata thrives naturally in the forest understory, which is why they can conduct photosynthesis with quite low volumes of daily sunlight.

Osmolindsaea odorata prefers cooler weather, and has a specific temperature range you can keep it within to maximize growth. For Osmolindsaea odorata to be as healthy as it possible can, you could keep them between the temperatures 65~75℉(18~25℃). Osmolindsaea odorata can handle higher and lower heat levels, but whenever possible, try to keep the area you grow them in within several degrees of 65~75℉(18~25℃). If you can’t keep Osmolindsaea odorata precisely within that range, it doesn’t mean they will stop growing. Osmolindsaea odorata can handle a higher and lower range before they begin to suffer damage or reduced growth. On the higher end, that temperature would that would fall between 75~85℉(25~30℃). On the lower end, Osmolindsaea odorata can handle temperatures as low as 5℉(-15℃). The higher temperature range is the most important to observe, as Osmolindsaea odorata prefers cooler environments. Letting temperatures get above the upper range may cause growth to slow, and having Osmolindsaea odorata above 85℉(30℃) could result in the plant dying.

Too much heat early in the growing stages of Osmolindsaea odorata may give it an unhealthy appearance, so it's important to keep your growing space between 65~75℉(18~25℃). You’ll want to stay in the colder part of this range as Osmolindsaea odorata, but make sure not to go below -5℉(-20℃). Extremely cold temperatures can hinder growth at any stage for Osmolindsaea odorata, though they aren’t nearly as damaging as extremely hot temperatures. If temperatures are kept high during the budding stage, Osmolindsaea odorata may not flower at all.

Tip #1: Grow in the Coldest Room of Your Home If you plan to grow Osmolindsaea odorata indoors, make sure to choose the coldest room of your home. This will usually be on the side of your house that doesn’t experience the harsh heat that the sun can produce in the middle of the day. At the same time, you’ll need to ensure the room does get a healthy amount of sunlight. While you’ll want to spare your plants from the brightest and hottest part of the day, zero sunlight can drastically reduce Osmolindsaea odorata ability to grow. Tip #2: If Osmolindsaea odorata Doesn’t Flower Properly, It May Be Too Hot The growing season for Osmolindsaea odorata, spring and early summer, can occasionally come with high temperatures. These fluctuations can negatively affect the growing stage of Osmolindsaea odorata, causing flowering buds to change into non-flowering buds. These buds will open partially, or in some cases not at all, causing Osmolindsaea odorata to lose some of its aesthetic quality. It's important to stay in the range of 65~75℉(18~25℃), for that reason, so your Osmolindsaea odorata can flower to its full potential. Tip #3: Avoid Frost While Osmolindsaea odorata can tolerate lower temperatures, as low as -5℉(-20℃), it will not do well if it encounters significant frost. If left out in the colder temperatures of late fall or winter, Osmolindsaea odorata will begin to show the signs of frost damage. To recognize the signs of frost damage, you’ll look for several key aesthetic changes. First, parts of Osmolindsaea odorata will begin to wilt. Then, those sections will start to become discolored, eventually turning brown or black as they die. Any parts of Osmolindsaea odorata that turn these colors cannot be saved, and will have to be pruned if you intend to keep the plant alive.

It's important to keep the temperature of your growing area steady regardless of season. If you live in an area with harsh winters or very hot summers, it may be best to put your plants inside. That way, you can keep them in a cool room where Osmolindsaea odorata would be able to grow in the best possible conditions. If you do leave your plants outside, make sure to observe the temperature closely. If the summer’s get especially hot in your climate-zone, make sure that your plants aren’t exposed to temperatures above 85℉(30℃). This will dehydrate and damage Osmolindsaea odorata quickly, and before long, they will begin to die.

If you intend to place Osmolindsaea odorata outside, you’ll want to make sure that it has shade from the heat of the midday sun. While Osmolindsaea odorata does need plentiful sunlight to grow to its full potential, direct sunlight can cause a rise in temperature and damage certain elements of the plant. Choose an area that has shade providing structures or tall trees that can shield Osmolindsaea odorata from the hottest parts of the day. If your climate isn’t appropriate for Osmolindsaea odorata or you don’t have the proper space in your garden, you can also plant them inside. Controlling the temperature is much easier indoors, and having proper fans, ventilation, or an A/C unit will allow you to stay within the optimum range of 65~75℉(18~25℃).