Description
Asplenium ritoense (also called Bird's-nest Fern, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforests, woodlands, and along streams.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium ritoense has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in a spike. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two or three long, thin leaves that are light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium ritoense is a fern species native to tropical Asia. It is a terrestrial fern that grows in moist, shady places. It is propagated by spores or division. The spores should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in moist, well-drained soil.