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Asplenium bulbiferum

Mother Fern

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

The Mother Fern is an evergreen fern with lacy, light green fronds that reach 3' in height, often with miniature "babies" produced along the margins of the fronds. It should receive part sun to shade, with average watering. It is not frost hardy, and like most ferns, does excellent in containers.

 

Plant Type

Fern

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.