Hart's-tongue fern
Asplenium scolopendrium
Hart's-tongue fern is an elegant, strap-leafed fern that prefers cool, shaded spots with consistently moist, alkaline soil. It is well-suited to growing indoors in a humid bathroom or outdoors in a sheltered, shady border. Avoid letting the roots dry out completely and mist occasionally to maintain humidity.
Care Level
Low
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 Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Never Soggy; Reduce In Winter
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 27, 2021 by García Calero Cristina (cc-by-sa)
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