asplenium
prolongatum
prolongatum
Care level
Medium
This elegant fern stands out with its uniquely elongated leaves that cascade gracefully, creating a waterfall effect as they mature. Unlike its more common cousins, it produces tiny plantlets along its leaf edges that eventually drop off and grow into new plants, making it a self-propagating wonder.
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:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 12 inches 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 prolongatum 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.