Green Spleenwort (Asplenium viride) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Green Spleenwort

Asplenium viride

Overview

Green Spleenwort is a delicate evergreen fern native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The green of its fronds is particularly striking, with thin stems covered in bright, undulating leaflets. It grows best in part shade, in moist, humus-rich soil, and is an excellent choice for woodland gardens. This hardy perennial is an easy perennial to grow and makes a lovely groundcover plant with its graceful arching fronds spreading over rocks or lawns. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, Green Spleenwort is an attractive and low-maintenance plant that adapts to a wide range of growing conditions.

Care Guide

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Watering

Minimum — every "2-3" days.

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Light

part shade, filtered shade.

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Pruning

Best pruned in May, June, July, August.

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Propagation

Division, Cutting, Spore Propagation, Layering Propagation

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