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Asplenium polyodon

Asplenium polyodon

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Asplenium polyodon, Sickle Spleenwort, Peretao, Petako

Asplenium polyodon, commonly known as Sickle Spleenwort, is a NZ native fern grown for its interesting ability to grow on other plants and in crevices. It is usually found growing from the trunks of trees and tree ferns in the bush. Its limp, dull green, hanging fronds reach up to 1 m in length. Asplenium polyodon is commonly planted in damp rock crevices or rotting trees in shaded areas.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Ferns
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Shade
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Asplenium polyodon, Sickle Spleenwort, Peretao, Petako

Asplenium polyodon Details

Asplenium polyodon, commonly known as Sickle Spleenwort, is a NZ native fern grown for its interesting ability to grow on other plants and in crevices. It is usually found growing from the trunks of trees and tree ferns in the bush. Its limp, dull green, hanging fronds reach up to 1 m in length and are quite thick and leathery to touch. It requires a shady, sheltered position with a moist substrate to grow. Asplenium polyodon is commonly planted in damp rock crevices or rotting trees in shaded areas.