hart's tongue fern

How to Grow and Care for hart's tongue fern

hart's tongue fern · Asplenium scolopendrium
Also known as: burnt weed; buttonhole; Christ's hair; horse tongue

Grows well in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bright mid-day sun can cause damage. May be sensitive to fungicides. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly during the first season and mulch well. See how to grow ferns for further advice

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Planting and Growing hart's tongue fern

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist with higher air humidity
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Sand · Chalk · Loam
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingWeak balanced feed during active frond growth
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Care Tips

Grows well in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bright mid-day sun can cause damage. May be sensitive to fungicides. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly during the first season and mulch well. See how to grow ferns for further advice

How to Water hart's tongue fern?

Keep soil evenly moist with higher air humidity

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hart's tongue fern?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hart's tongue fern?

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What Soil Is Best for hart's tongue fern?

Soil type
Clay · Sand · Chalk · Loam
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hart's tongue fern?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize hart's tongue fern?

Weak balanced feed during active frond growth

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How to Prune hart's tongue fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate hart's tongue fern?

Propagate by division, or propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe at 15°C

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How to Transplant hart's tongue fern?

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How to Care for hart's tongue fern in Winter?

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How to Plant hart's tongue fern?

Grows well in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bright mid-day sun can cause damage. May be sensitive to fungicides. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly during the first season and mulch well. See how to grow ferns for further advice

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How to Repot hart's tongue fern?

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How to Harvest hart's tongue fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust in mild, damp winters

Pests

Generally pest-free outdoors

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The Toxicity of hart's tongue fern

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Attributes of hart's tongue fern

Plant typeFerns
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginTemperate N. Hemisphere

Scientific Classification

Species
Asplenium scolopendrium
Genus
Asplenium
Family
Aspleniaceae
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