Botanical Name: Common Names:
Asplenium oblongifolium Shining Spleenwort,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Epiphytic, V-Shaped
Description:
This epiphytic fern naturally grows on rocks and up trees in the coastal cliffs and forrest regions of New Zealand. Glossy lime green fronds grow to 1m long. Great addition to a tropical themed garden, sheltered coastal garden or potted feature. Grows approx. 50-100cm tall x 50-100cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aspleniaceae PacificIslands
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Low
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