Asplenium bulbiferum |
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Mother Fern |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, 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
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Design Styles
Meadow, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
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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.