Toothed Spleenwort
Asplenium dentatum subsp. dentatum
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States
GBIF: Conveyor Belt
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Asplenium
- Species:
- Asplenium dentatum subsp. dentatum
- USDA Symbol:
- ASTR9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires humid conditions and can take weeks to months.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI