Asplenium ‘Austral Gem’
Durable leathery fern doesn’t get tippy in low humidity. Sterile and without spores. Tolerates less water than most ferns.
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height |
18–24in |
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width |
1–2ft |
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tolerates |
Pots |
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water
needs |
Moderate – High |
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water
info |
Fully saturate this plant when the surface of the soil feels nice and dry. It will also tolerate drying out in the top inch or so of the pot, but doesn’t want to dry out completely. |
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hardy
to |
23F |
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exposure |
Full Shade – Part Sun |
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indoor
outdoor |
In or Out |
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drainage |
In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil |
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fertilizing |
All Purpose |
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origin |
Hybrid, SE Australia |
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california
native |
No |
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sunset
zones |
9, 14–24, H2 |
SUNSET ZONES MAP
More Info
This plant has been raised to live indoors; however, it can also grow outdoors in mild areas of California. Keep in mind that the plant will go through a stressful transition, especially if moved outside in particularly hot, cold, or wet weather. Even if this plant will eventually thrive in direct sunlight, it has not been grown in this level of light, so if you plant it in direct sun, just expect that the leaves may burn at first, then happily regrow as they acclimate to the new levels of light. Planting in the spring or fall will help with this transition.
