ebony spleenwort
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A compact, evergreen fern with strongly upright fronds surrounded by shorter arching or recumbent fronds. The leaftets or pinnae resemble tiny wings and are arranged alternately along the stem or rachis.
Scientific classification
- Species
- ebony spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron)
- 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 ebony spleenwort
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ebony spleenwort
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ebony spleenwort care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist with higher air humidity
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist with higher air humidity
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced feed during active frond growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or spores
Growing
GrowingBest grown in a free draining but moisture retentive soil in partial shade. This fern is a good choice for estabilshing in gaps in walls or on slightly shady rockeries. 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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