Description
Asplenium tenerrimum (also called Delicate Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in rocky ravines or on limestone slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium tenerrimum has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium tenerrimum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in humid, shady areas. It is easy to propagate from spores, and can also be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular fertilizing.
Where to Find Asplenium tenerrimum
Asplenium tenerrimum is native to the western United States and can be found in areas such as California, Oregon, and Washington.