Description
Asplenium pearcei (also called Pearce's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a fern species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is often found on tree trunks in moist, shady forests.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium pearcei has small, white flowers, which produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium pearcei is a hardy fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial to full shade and does best in moist, humus-rich soils. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand, as long as the soil is well-draining. Propagation can be done by division or by sowing spores. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and spores should be sown in the spring.