hen and chickens fern

How to Grow and Care for hen and chickens fern

hen and chickens fern · Asplenium bulbiferum
Also known as: mother spleenwort; New Zealand common spleenwort

Under glass grow in a mix of equal parts loam, coarse leaf mould, sharp sand and charcoal. Water moderately when in growth, water sparingly over winter. When in growth apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bright midday sun can cause damage

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying windsSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing hen and chickens fern

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass grow in a mix of equal parts loam, coarse leaf mould, sharp sand and charcoal. Water moderately when in growth, water sparingly over winter. When in growth apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bright midday sun can cause damage

How to Water hen and chickens fern?

Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hen and chickens fern?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hen and chickens fern?

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What Soil Is Best for hen and chickens fern?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hen and chickens fern?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize hen and chickens fern?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune hen and chickens fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate hen and chickens fern?

Propagate by sowing spores or by potting up plantlets

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How to Transplant hen and chickens fern?

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How to Care for hen and chickens fern in Winter?

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How to Plant hen and chickens fern?

Under glass grow in a mix of equal parts loam, coarse leaf mould, sharp sand and charcoal. Water moderately when in growth, water sparingly over winter. When in growth apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bright midday sun can cause damage

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How to Repot hen and chickens fern?

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How to Harvest hen and chickens fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free outdoors

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The Toxicity of hen and chickens fern

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Attributes of hen and chickens fern

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Ferns
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginAustralia, New Zealand

Scientific Classification

Species
Asplenium bulbiferum
Genus
Asplenium
Family
Aspleniaceae
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