maidenhair spleenwort

How to Grow and Care for maidenhair spleenwort

maidenhair spleenwort · Asplenium trichomanes
Also known as: common spleenwort; English maidenhair; green spleenwort; waterwort

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. Prefers alkaline conditions. Bright midday sun can cause damage

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Planting and Growing maidenhair spleenwort

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
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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. Prefers alkaline conditions. Bright midday sun can cause damage

How to Water maidenhair spleenwort?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for maidenhair spleenwort?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for maidenhair spleenwort?

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What Soil Is Best for maidenhair spleenwort?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for maidenhair spleenwort?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize maidenhair spleenwort?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune maidenhair spleenwort?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate maidenhair spleenwort?

Propagate by sowing spores in mid to late summer or by division in spring

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How to Transplant maidenhair spleenwort?

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How to Care for maidenhair spleenwort in Winter?

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How to Plant maidenhair 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. Prefers alkaline conditions. Bright midday sun can cause damage

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How to Repot maidenhair spleenwort?

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How to Harvest maidenhair spleenwort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free outdoors

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The Toxicity of maidenhair spleenwort

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Attributes of maidenhair spleenwort

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Ferns
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginNorthern Termperate, Tropical Mountains

Scientific Classification

Species
Asplenium trichomanes
Genus
Asplenium
Family
Aspleniaceae
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