Photo by Peter Richardson
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Asplenium simplicifrons
Also Known As
- Australian Bird's Nest Fern
- Tropical Bird's Nest Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Asplenium simplicifrons plant details
Asplenium simplicifrons is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium simplicifrons
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: aspleniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium simplicifrons
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Asplenium simplicifrons
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Asplenium simplicifrons plant
How to Grow Asplenium simplicifrons
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Sea Spleenwort Fern
Plant Type
Perennial, Fern
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- dappled shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Asplenium antiquum 'Vitasphur'
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
aka Bird's Nest Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-36"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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