John Rickard
Family
Aspleniaceae
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM bulbiferum
Plant Common Name
Mother Fern
General Description
Mother fern is an evergreen or semi-evergreen in its native Australia and New Zealand habitats. It has long, finely divided fronds slightly over an arm's length-long. Young plantlets form along its midrib that drop off and can be easily transplanted. It can form large colonies from these either in the ground, upon fallen logs, inbetween stones or on large tree roots.
Mother fern needs a moist and friable soil with organic matter. Bright indirect light and an acidic soil is ideal for this plant. Humidity is most important to maintain around the fern if grown indoors.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Fern
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
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Height
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m (4)
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Width
3'-4' / 0.9m - 1.2m (4)
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Native To
Australia, New Zealand
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
None
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
