Plants in genus asplenium
Asplenium trichomanes
Asplenium trichomanes, commonly known as a small fern in the spleenwort genus, is found worldwide in rocky habitats. It forms tufts from a short, scaly rhizome and features evergreen fronds that are long and narrow. This fern is hardy down to -4°F and prefers shaded areas, making it suitable for woodland rock gardens.
Asplenium nidus 'Nidus'
Asplenium nidus 'Nidus', also known as the bird's nest fern, is native to tropical Asia and East Africa. It features large, light green, often crinkled leaves and prefers partial shade with high humidity. The leaves can grow up to 5 feet long, making it a striking indoor plant.
Asplenium scolopendrium
Asplenium scolopendrium, also known as the hart's-tongue fern, is a lush evergreen fern with light green, strap-shaped fronds. It grows 12-18 inches tall and thrives in full to light shade, preferring moist, humus-rich soil. This fern is native to the Northern Hemisphere and is known for its unique sori pattern, resembling a myriapod's legs. It is cultivated for its ornamental value and has medicinal uses.
Asplenium 'Leslie'
Asplenium 'Leslie' is a fern known for its distinct fronds. It is pet-friendly and suitable for indoor growing, making it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Asplenium nidus 'Japanese'
Asplenium nidus 'Japanese' is a pet-friendly fern with long green fronds, known for its low maintenance requirements. It prefers bright, indirect light but can also handle low-light environments, making it a versatile choice for indoor spaces.
Asplenium rhizophyllum
Asplenium rhizophyllum, native to North America, is an evergreen fern with narrow, glossy green leaves that can root at their tips to form new plants. It grows on shaded boulders and ledges, often on alkaline rocks, and is known for its unique appearance and ability to withstand short droughts.
Asplenium antiquum
Asplenium antiquum, or bird's-nest fern, is an evergreen fern native to East Asia, thriving in high humidity and bright, indirect light. It features bright green, arching blades and grows in various natural habitats, including cliffs and damp forests. This plant is endangered in South Korea and Japan.
Asplenium nidus 'Victoria'
Asplenium nidus 'Victoria', native to tropical regions of Asia and East Africa, is a compact fern with uniform width and split curly ends. It prefers partial shade or indirect sunlight and requires humidity, making it an ideal choice for indoor plant enthusiasts seeking a tropical touch.
Asplenium theciferum
Asplenium theciferum is a large fern found in tropical regions, known for its broad, shiny fronds that grow in a circular pattern. This epiphytic fern thrives on trees and rocks in shaded, humid environments. Asplenium theciferum is a popular ornamental plant, valued for its easy maintenance and striking appearance.
Asplenium nidus 'Hurricane'
Asplenium nidus 'Hurricane', commonly known as the bird's nest fern, features long, wavy, circular fronds. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can also handle low-light environments. This pet-friendly plant prefers high humidity and should be watered when the soil is semi-dry.
Asplenium nidus 'Austral Gem'
Asplenium nidus 'Austral Gem' is a low-maintenance fern with feathery fronds, ideal for bright, indirect light but capable of thriving in low-light environments. This pet-friendly plant handles high humidity well and should be watered when the soil is semi-dried out. Its ease of care and attractive foliage make it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts seeking a touch of greenery.
Asplenium nidus 'Leslie'
Native to tropical regions of Asia and east Africa, this plant prefers partial shade or indirect sunlight and requires humidity. It has compact, uniform width leaves with split curly ends.
Asplenium nidus
Asplenium nidus, commonly known as the bird's nest fern, is an epiphytic species native to tropical regions. It features large, glossy fronds that grow in a circular pattern, resembling a bird's nest. This fern thrives in warm, humid environments with indirect sunlight and is non-toxic to humans and pets.
Asplenium nidus 'Crissie'
Asplenium nidus 'Crissie' is an upright growing fern with scalloped frond ends. It grows best in filtered or indirect light and requires consistently moist soil.
Asplenium dalhousieae
Asplenium dalhousieae is a miniature fern native to moist, rocky ravines in southern Arizona, northern Mexico, and the Himalayas. It forms a compact clump of deeply incised light green leaves and thrives in shaded environments.
Asplenium nidus 'Cobra'
Asplenium nidus 'Cobra', commonly known as the Cobra Fern, is an epiphytic plant with broad, glossy fronds that mimic the raised hood of a cobra. This tropical plant thrives in shaded, humid environments, making it a popular choice for indoor ornamental use. Its bright green fronds add a touch of lush greenery to any space, and it is known for being easy to care for.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', or the Hart's-tongue fern, is an evergreen plant with wide, glossy green leaves that have heavily undulate and serrate edges. It prefers moist, nearly alkaline soil with good drainage and thrives in light shade to full shade environments.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Hokkaido High'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Hokkaido High' is a Japanese form of fern with glossy, green, tongue-shaped leaves. It forms a bird's nest-style evergreen rosette and grows up to 1 foot tall. This fern thrives in cool, moist sites with neutral to alkaline soils, making it a great choice for shade gardens.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Hokkaido Gem'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Hokkaido Gem' is a spore-grown Japanese fern with thick, glossy green leaves. It forms a 1-foot tall clump and prefers rich, slightly moist soil. This evergreen plant offers a unique textural contrast in woodland gardens.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Ulleung Island'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Ulleung Island' is a fern native to Korea's Uulong Island, featuring 8-inch long, strap-like leaves with a plastic-like texture. It forms a bold-textured rosette up to 1 foot wide and is winter-hardy, preferring moist but well-drained soil with a neutral pH. This fern is a unique addition to shade gardens, offering a distinctive appearance with its glossy, strap-like foliage.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcata'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcata', also known as the evergreen Hart's-tongue fern, features fronds that split at the tip, forming a Y-shape. This plant thrives in moist, near-neutral pH soils and forms attractive 10-inch tall clumps.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum' is a European fern with shiny, evergreen leaves that form a tight rosette. The leaves end in a crested pattern, adding interest to shaded garden areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil with a neutral pH.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Marginatum'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Marginatum', a European form of Hart's Tongue fern, is known for its narrow, glossy green leaves with heavily stitched edges. This plant forms a clump about 10 inches tall and 15 inches wide, thriving in moist soils with near-neutral pH. Its unique foliage and adaptability to shaded areas make it a popular choice for cottage gardens or as a groundcover. Its resilience and distinctive appearance make it a favorite among fern enthusiasts.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Undulatum'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Undulatum' is a small evergreen fern with wavy, horizontally-held foliage, growing up to 10 inches tall and 15 inches wide. It requires good soil drainage and slightly moist conditions, thriving in near-neutral pH environments. This plant is ideal for shaded areas.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispata'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispata' is a fern with long green ribbons ending in large, frilled crests. It thrives in near-neutral to alkaline, gravelly soils with good drainage and moisture, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Asplenium ebenoides
Asplenium ebenoides is a fern hybrid from Alabama, resulting from a cross between Asplenium platyneuron and Asplenium rhizophyllum. It prefers slightly moist alkaline soils and is known for producing plantlets on its leaf tips.
Asplenium platyneuron 'Brunswick Giant'
Asplenium platyneuron 'Brunswick Giant' is a hardy, drought-tolerant fern native to the US, known for its evergreen nature. It features short, limp sterile fronds and narrow, erect fertile fronds, reaching up to 18 inches tall in dry shade. This fern thrives in well-drained soils and is resistant to deer, making it a low-maintenance choice for shaded gardens.