Black spleenwort
Asplenium adiantum-nigrum
Black spleenwort is an elegant, glossy-fronded fern that thrives in shaded to partially shaded spots with consistently moist, well-drained soil. It adapts well to indoor growing in a bright bathroom or sheltered shady corner, as long as humidity remains moderate and the roots never dry out completely. Avoid direct sun and standing water, and feed lightly during the growing season to keep fronds looking their best.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Then Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 28, 2019 by jid (cc-by-sa)
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