asplenium
daucifolium
daucifolium
Care level
Medium
This elegant fern stands out with its uniquely feathered leaves that are finely divided into delicate segments, creating an airy, lace-like appearance. Native to the Mascarene Islands, it grows naturally on volcanic rocks and can actually survive brief periods of drought despite its delicate appearance.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Fern mix: A moisture-retentive yet well-aerated substrate. Provides the consistently damp, humus-rich environment that ferns thrive in while preventing waterlogging.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
Click on the soil name for more information.
Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 1 to 3 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Non-flowering & not self-pollinating
The asplenium daucifolium cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.