Overview

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum' is a bushy ferns in the genus Asplenium, part of the Aspleniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include houseplants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Flanders.

About

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum', commonly known as hart's tongue fern 'Angustatum', is a bushy evergreen fern belonging to the Aspleniaceae family. It typically grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full or partial shade, suitable for north, west, or east-facing aspects, and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand, with an alkaline to neutral pH. Its seasons of interest are spring and winter.

About the genus

Asplenium is a genus of about 700 species of ferns, often treated as the only genus in the family Aspleniaceae, though other authors consider Hymenasplenium separate, based on molecular phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequences, a different chromosome count, and structural differences in the rhizomes. The type species for the genus is Asplenium marinum.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Asplenium

Sunlight

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Ferns

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse

Native to

Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Asplenium scolopendrium 'Angustatum'

Propagation

Division, sowing spores as soon as ripe at 15°C

Pest resistance

Scale insects

Disease resistance

Rust in mild, damp winters

Frequently asked questions