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Asplenium platyneuron

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

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

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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