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maidenhair spleenwort

Also known as: common spleenwort; English maidenhair; green spleenwort; waterwort

A compact evergreen fern forming a rosette of blackish-stemmed, pinnate fronds with small, rounded or oblong segments; well-suited to planting in a dry wall

Scientific classification

Species: maidenhair spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes)
Genus: Asplenium
Family: Aspleniaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Ferns
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Distribution of maidenhair spleenwort

Distribution map

Northern Termperate, Tropical Mountains

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of maidenhair spleenwort

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maidenhair spleenwort care guide

Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

Pruning

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

Propagation

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

Growing

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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