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maidenhair spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes)

Asplenium trichomanes, Maidenhair Spleenwort, is a delicate perennial fern with small, pinnate fronds and shiny, dark stems. It thrives in shaded, moist spots, often on r

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Sunlight

Partial to full shade, no direct sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil.

Temperature

Moderate, 10-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Partial to full shade, no direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline soil.

Temperature

Moderate, 10-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly during growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-30 cm

Spread

10-30 cm

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnate

Optimal Sunlight Lux

1500

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Synonyms
Athyrium trichomanes (L.) Shafer
Chamaefilix trichomanes (L.) Farw.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyAspleniaceae
  • genusAsplenium
  • speciesAsplenium trichomanes
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to humans and pets.

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