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Also Known As

  • Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcata'
  • Phyllitis scolopendnum furcata
  • Forked Hart's Tongue Fern
  • Split Crest Hart's-tongue Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum' plant details

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: aspleniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, edging plant, unique, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(FORK CRESTED HART’S TONGUE) Another variation on this tough little evergreen fern, that looks so little like a fern! 10” long leathery leaves resembling wide green ribbons with forked tips (a tongue piercing gone awry?) with significant irregular ruffling that provides ethereal texture! Slowly expanding clumps may reach 18-24” across. Light to moderate shade in moist soils, but takes some dry shade once established. Woodland, walls, pots, easy. USDA Z5
An evergreen fern with lovely, uncut, strap-like fronds. They are deep green, 3″ wide and turn chartreuse when backlit by the sun.
Evergreen, wavy, leathery, shiny forked fronds (biFURCATed) form a wonderfully patterned mound 1-2' T x 2' W. Not just interesting but very useful too — looks nearly the same year round — sometimes a great thing. Evergreen.
PHYLLITIS SCOLOPENDNUM FURCATA~ Semi-upright straped fronds are erect with heart shaped bases & unusual forked crested apexes. Plant in partial sun to medium shade in well drained, moist soil, responds well to basic soil with lime added. Zones 4 to 9. Size: 9” to 18”. Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum' plant

How to Grow Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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