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Also Known As

Brownstem Spleenwort
Ebony Spleenwort

Plant type

fern

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Asplenium platyneuron plant details

Asplenium platyneuron is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium platyneuron

Plant type: fern
Plant family: aspleniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: compact, easy-to-grow, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium platyneuron

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A darling little fern that grows in rich moist woodland conditions, but is adaptable to almost any garden setting that can offer it at least a half day of shade. 3"- 6" tall, slender upright fronds that are a deep dark green.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Compact and graceful ferns of exquisite proportion, they lace cliffs with delicate wiry stems set with small leaflets, the easiest Spleenwort.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Asplenium platyneuron plant

How to Grow Asplenium platyneuron

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant