Asplenium scolopendrium
Botanical Name: Asplenium scolopendrium
Common Names: Harts Tongue Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Epiphytic, Rosette, Upright
Description:
This epiphytic fern naturally grows on rocks and up trees in humid, rainforest regions. Lime green upright leathery fronds grow to 30cm long. New fronds are delicate and open from the centre of the rosette, unrolling as they age. Great addition to a tropical themed garden, rockery or potted feature. Grows approx. 40cm tall x 40cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
TBA
Family Name: Origin:
Aspleniaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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