Asplenium
Genus
Also called hart's tongue fern, hart's tongue, spleenwort, spleenworts, hart's-tongue fern
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Asplenium, Bird’s Nest Fern” — Fern Diseases
“Ideally, position the plant where it receives indirect light, such as near a north or east-facing window.” — Care Guide for Asplenium: The Essential Tips for Growing a Beautiful Fern
“Water: Keep the soil constantly moist, not soggy. Avoid overwatering.” — How to Grow Asplenium - Bird's Nest Fern
“Growing zones and range: Zones 3 to 13 depending on the variety” — How to Grow Asplenium - Bird's Nest Fern
“Space Asplenium 24-inch (61 cm) to 5 feet (1.5m) apart” — How to Grow Asplenium - Bird's Nest Fern
“Height and width: 24-inch (61 cm) to 5 feet (1.5m) tall and wide” — How to Grow Asplenium - Bird's Nest Fern
“Propagate by dividing the plant or from plantlets.” — How to Grow Asplenium - Bird's Nest Fern
“Set Asplenium outdoors in spring or autumn” — How to Grow Asplenium - Bird's Nest Fern
“Mother fern (A. bulbiferum) and bird’s nest fern (A. nidus) may be damaged by aphids, foliar nematodes, mealybugs and scale insects.” — How to Grow Asplenium - Bird's Nest Fern
“They are susceptible to root rot and to excess chlorine and fluoride in tap water.” — How to Grow Asplenium - Bird's Nest Fern
Who grows this
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2 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian