Asplenium trichomanes
Maidenhair Spleenwort
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Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) - Description
Asplenium trichomanes (commonly known as maidenhair spleenwort) is a small fern in the spleenwort genus Asplenium. It is a widespread and common species, occurring almost worldwide in a variety of rocky habitats. It is a variable fern with several subspecies.
Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) - Growth
Does best in partial to full shade. Interestingly enough, these ferns need a period of rest from late fall to early spring when they are grown indoors. During this rest period decrease the frequency of watering and stop applying fertilizers.
Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) - Planting
Divide in spring.
Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) - Pest
Snails and slugs can be a problem.
Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) - Interesting facts
Asplenium is a large genus of ferns with about 700 species of plants. Both the genus name and common name (Spleenwort) are derived from the supposed medical benefits that the plant provided to the spleen. Before modern medicine practices, plants that had parts or were themselves in the shape of a human organ were believed to have beneficial properties that would promote the health of that particular organ. Spleenworts have sori (collections of sporangia on the undersides of fern leaves) that are in the shape of the spleen. Another example of a plant that has been given medical properties due to its shape is the Liverwort.
Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium trichomanes) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular to ample water.
