Asplenium tenerum generally has good resistance to disease and is affected by relatively few insect pests. Its care is considered difficult because it requires a moist environment and frequent watering. However, the roots are prone to rotting if the plant is overwatered and the surroundings are not well ventilated. Asplenium tenerum is suitable for people with some growing experience, since most people can keep it alive for a certain period. Still, it may have difficulty thriving and its leaves can dry out and become less healthy over time.
How to keep Asplenium Tenerum.
Light
Asplenium tenerum is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky terrains that provide natural shade. Its favored sunlight exposure is Full Shade, although it can withstand Partial Sun.
Temperature
Asplenium tenerum is native to tropical areas, characterized by a hot and moist climate. Consequently, it is highly acclimatized to high humidity and warm temperatures. The plant dislikes abrupt changes in temperature and does better in a consistent thermal environment, therefore indoor temperature variation should be avoided. It typically doesn't deal well with low temperatures and needs a warmer climate for development. If the ambient temperature falls excessively, the plant's growth may stop or it might even perish.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern, Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Laos, Fiji, China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand
Other names.
