Asplenium bulbiferum

Also Known As

Mother Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

9a-12

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Asplenium bulbiferum plant details

Asplenium bulbiferum is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium bulbiferum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: aspleniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium bulbiferum

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Asplenium bulbiferum is an evergreen fern with short, erect rhizome producing a rosette of finely divided, leathery fronds. The fronds are gracefully arched with bright green upper surfaces. This species produce small plantlets on the upper surface of the fronds. A. bulbiferum is an excellent choice for shade landscapes.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Garden photo gallery of Asplenium bulbiferum

Photo of Asplenium bulbiferum foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

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Gardening facts about Asplenium bulbiferum plant

How to Grow Asplenium bulbiferum

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant