hart's tongue fern 'Angustatum'
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A compact, evergreen fern growing to 45cm tall. Rosette-forming, erect to arching leaves are narrow, glossy, and bright green with ruffled edges
Scientific classification
- Species
- hart's tongue fern 'Angustatum' (Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum')
- 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
- Bushy
- 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 'Angustatum'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hart's tongue fern 'Angustatum'
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hart's tongue fern 'Angustatum' care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- Full shade · 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
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Peeled leaf bases can be taken off from where the stem joins with the root. Old leaf bases that are green at the base are incubated in a plastic bag of loam based media. Green swellings can be found and potted to raise new plants
Growing
GrowingGrows well in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Bright mid-day sun can cause damage. Tolerant of dry shade but water regularly during the first season and mulch well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be infected by a rust in mild, damp winters
Pests
Generally pest-free outdoors
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