Botanical Name: Asplenium bulbiferum Add
Common Name: Mother Fern  
Plant photo of: Asplenium bulbiferum
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Fern

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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Photographer: Modesto Jr. College
  • Description

  • Notes

The Mother Fern is an evergreen fern with lacy, light green fronds that reach 3' in height, often with miniature "babies" produced along the margins of the fronds. It should receive part sun to shade, with average watering. It is not frost hardy, and like most ferns, does excellent in containers.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.