Mother Fern
Scientific Name: Asplenium viviparum (L. f.) Presl
Synonym: Asplenium daucifolium
Family: Aspleniaceae
Sunset®: House Plant
USDA: 10
Frost Tolerance: Keep inside in winter
Heat Tolerance: Keep in a humid area.
Sun Exposure: Shade
Origin: Islands of the Pacific
Growth Habits: Fern up to 2 feet tall, 2 feet in diameter (60 cm)
Watering Needs: Abundant water
Propagation: Plantlets produced on the fronds
As other Aspleniums, the Mother Fern is preferred fodder for snails and slugs.
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