Hen And Chicken Fern (Asplenium Gracillimum) is a perennial fern in the Aspleniaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Asplenium gracillimum is a fern species native to Australia and New Zealand, known for its attractive clumping habit and fronds up to 120 cm long.

Hen And Chicken Fern

Hen And Chicken Fern

Asplenium Gracillimum

Asplenium gracillimum is a fern species native to Australia and New Zealand, known for its attractive clumping habit and fronds up to 120 cm long.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, dappled_shade, Full Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental foliage

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hen And Chicken Fern

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Aspleniaceae
Genus:Asplenium