Asplenium viviparum

Viviparous Spleenwort

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Rhizomatous fern native to Australia and New Zealand, produces plantlets on fronds in humid shaded environments.
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Plant Details

Common Name Viviparous Spleenwort
Family Aspleniaceae
Genus Asplenium
Species Viviparum
Origin Australia / New Zealand
Blooming Non-flowering, reproduces via spores and plantlets on fronds
Leaf Color Dark emerald green
Sunlight Shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite and coconut coir for excellent aeration and drainage

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High ambient humidity required.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or deep shade; direct sun scorches fronds quickly

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Fertilization

Liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2 weeks during spring and summer growth

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Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds promptly; harvest plantlets for propagation

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 3500
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
400 – 1800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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