Overview
Asplenium attenuatum is a clump forming ferns in the genus Asplenium, part of the Aspleniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Asplenium attenuatum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Asplenium attenuatum is a clump-forming evergreen fern belonging to the genus Asplenium, known for its short, upright rhizomes and leathery fronds that range from simple to pinnate. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a preference for east- or west-facing aspects and sheltered conditions. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for architectural planting as well as sub-tropical settings, conservatories, and greenhouses. Interest is mainly during spring and summer when its foliage is most prominent.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Asplenium
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Asplenium attenuatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Asplenium attenuatum
- Propagation
- Division, sowing spores
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Rust in mild, damp winters
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Asplenium attenuatum?
Asplenium attenuatum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Asplenium attenuatum need?
Asplenium attenuatum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Asplenium attenuatum hardy in the UK?
Asplenium attenuatum has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Asplenium attenuatum?
Division, sowing spores.
More in the Asplenium genus
- Asplenium adiantum-nigrumblack spleenwort
- Asplenium aethiopicumAfrican spleenwort
- Asplenium antiquumbird's nest fern
- Asplenium dimorphumthree-in-one fern
- Asplenium lamprophyllum
- Asplenium scolopendriumhart's tongue fern
- Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum'hart's tongue fern 'Angustatum'
- Asplenium trichomanesmaidenhair spleenwort
