hart's tongue fern
Also known as: burnt weed; buttonhole; Christ's hair; horse tongue
An evergreen fern forming a rosette of arching, rich green, strap-shaped fronds 30-75cm in length, the margins often undulate. Spores borne in conspicuous transverse stripes beneath the fronds
Scientific classification
- Species
- hart's tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium)
- Genus
- Asplenium
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
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- Toxicity
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hart's tongue fern
Distribution map
Temperate N. Hemisphere
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hart's tongue fern
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hart's tongue fern care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist with higher air humidity
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist with higher air humidity
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced feed during active frond growth
Pruning
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, or propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe at 15°C
Growing
GrowingGrows 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust in mild, damp winters
Pests
Generally pest-free outdoors
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