Asplenium hemionitis
Hart’s tongue fern
Description
Source: leafsnapAsplenium hemionitis is a species of fern native to Macaronesia, Northwest Africa and mainland Portugal. It inhabits humid woods and other shady areas, sometimes in uncovered slopes subject to high ocean humidity.Linnaeus was the first to describe the species with the binomial Asplenium hemionitis in his Species Plantarum of 1753.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade
Asplenium sagittatum comes from habitats like forest understories or rocky areas that provide natural shade. Its preferred light condition is Full Shade, although it can tolerate Partial Sun.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Asplenium sagittatum comes from tropical areas, where the climate is usually warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a steady thermal environment, so indoor temperature fluctuations should be avoided. It generally cannot withstand cold and needs higher temperatures to grow; if the ambient temperature falls too low, growth may stop or the plant may die.
💨 Humidity high (>60%)
This plant needs special care because it loves high humidity levels of 60-80% or more. The best way to achieve this is by placing a humidifier near the plant. Daily misting is also essential! Make sure the room has good ventilation.
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
The Mule's Fern is known for its lush, cascading fronds. To maintain its health, prune the fern in early spring by removing any dead fronds. This encourages healthy growth. When pruning, make sure to cut back to the base without damaging any new growth. Regular pruning helps improve the plant's shape and increases air circulation, which reduces the risk of fungal infections. Always use clean, sharp tools to prevent the spread of disease.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Asplenium
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Native Area
- Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Syria, Italy, Spain, Algeria, Lebanon, Croatia, Morocco, France