Overview
Asplenium x ebenoides is a clump forming 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 5-10 years. Asplenium x ebenoides 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 Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri and New Hampshire.
About
Asplenium × ebenoides is a hybrid fern native to eastern North America, part of the "Appalachian Asplenium complex" of related hybrids. The sterile offspring of the walking fern (A.
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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
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Asplenium x ebenoides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Asplenium x ebenoides
- 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
Where is the best place to plant Asplenium x ebenoides?
Asplenium x ebenoides prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Asplenium x ebenoides need?
Asplenium x ebenoides is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Asplenium x ebenoides grow?
Asplenium x ebenoides reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 5-10 years to reach full size.
Is Asplenium x ebenoides hardy in the UK?
Asplenium x ebenoides has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Asplenium x ebenoides?
Division, sowing spores as soon as ripe at 15°C.
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