Plant Information

Asplenium bulbiferum

Plant Type: NZ Native
Plant Size: 800mm x 800mm
General Information

Hen and Chicken Fern.  A great light, fresh green fern for shady areas.  These plants look their best when mass planted and the baby ferns that grow on the old fronds is added interest.

Features: Light green fronds, dissected soft leaves

Uses: Planted under a canopy of trees, to lighten dark, shady areas, house plants

Combinations: Macropiper excelsum, Sophora sp (Kowhai), Arthropodium cirratum

Care: Watch for slugs and snails, yellow growth can mean too much light or too wet

Availability: Available for purchase through our associated plant nursery

Planting Conditions
Full Sun Dry
Part Shade Yes Moist Yes
Shade Yes Wet
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