Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Asplenium

Species:

Asplenium platyneuron

USDA Symbol:

ASPL

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade,Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers shaded areas with leaf litter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Spores require consistent moisture and indirect light. Germination can be erratic and prothallia development slow.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI