rock spleenwort

How to Grow and Care for rock spleenwort

rock spleenwort · Asplenium fontanum
Also known as: smooth rock spleenwort

A fern which prefers alpine or rockery conditions with loose free draining soils in partial shade or full sun with slightly more moisture. Dislikes wet soils especially over winter. See advice profile on how to grow ferns

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Planting and Growing rock spleenwort

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand · Chalk
Soil pHNeutral · Alkaline
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
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Care Tips

A fern which prefers alpine or rockery conditions with loose free draining soils in partial shade or full sun with slightly more moisture. Dislikes wet soils especially over winter. See advice profile on how to grow ferns

How to Water rock spleenwort?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for rock spleenwort?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for rock spleenwort?

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What Soil Is Best for rock spleenwort?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize rock spleenwort?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune rock spleenwort?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate rock spleenwort?

Propagate by division or spores

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How to Transplant rock spleenwort?

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How to Care for rock spleenwort in Winter?

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How to Plant rock spleenwort?

A fern which prefers alpine or rockery conditions with loose free draining soils in partial shade or full sun with slightly more moisture. Dislikes wet soils especially over winter. See advice profile on how to grow ferns

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How to Repot rock spleenwort?

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How to Harvest rock spleenwort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of rock spleenwort

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More General Info About rock spleenwort

Attributes of rock spleenwort

Plant typeFerns · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
OriginCS Europe Central Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Asplenium fontanum
Genus
Asplenium
Family
Aspleniaceae
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