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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

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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aka Phyllitis scolopendrium, Scolopendrium vulgare, Hart's Tongue Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Asplenium scolopendrium foliage, form by Liné1
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aka Asplenium ebenoides, Asplenium (Phyllitis) ebenoides, Dragon Tail Fern, Scott's Spleenwort, Walking Spleenwort

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-9"

Width: 6"-10"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcata', Asplenium (Phyllitis) scolopendrium 'Furcata', Phyllitis scolopendnum furcata, Forked Hart's Tongue Fern, Split Crest Hart's-tongue Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum' foliage, form by Sebright Gardens
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aka Bird's Nest Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 24"-36"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Asplenium nidus 'Aves' crown, foliage by Kuhn Dieter
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aka Asplenium ficifolium, Neottopteris mauritiana, Neottopteris musaefolia, Neottopteris nidus, Bird's Nest Fern, Crow's Nest Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 2'-4'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Asplenium nidus foliage by Peter Richardson
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