rock spleenwort
Also known as: smooth rock spleenwort
A compact, clump forming evergreen fern with small lance shaped blades and divided lacy foliage.
Scientific classification
- Species
- rock spleenwort (Asplenium fontanum)
- Genus
- Asplenium
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rock spleenwort
Distribution map
CS Europe Central Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rock spleenwort
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rock spleenwort care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Growing
GrowingA 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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