Asplenium bulbiferum aka Hen And Chickens
Taxonomy
Common names
Hen And Chickens, Mother Fern, Mother SpleenwortHow to care for Hen And Chickens
Difficulty
Are you up for a challenge? Hen And Chickens will test your gardening skills and require extra care and attention to thrive.
Soil
Its needs are relatively simple, but one of the most important is making sure its soil is adequately moist. Without proper moisture, the plant can suffer from wilting and stunted growth. To ensure your Hen And Chickens is healthy, you must choose a potting soil that retains moisture.
Look for a soil with good drainage to prevent root rot, but also make sure it contains plenty of organic matter. Coco coir and sphagnum moss are both excellent ingredients for retaining moisture and providing the #self.names with the nutrients it needs to thrive. If you can find a soil that has a combination of these ingredients, your #self.names will thank you with beautiful blooms.
Toxicity
Hen And Chickens is not known to cause harm to humans or pets.
Fertilizer
The growth of Hen And Chickens is gradual and it doesn't necessitate any additional fertilizers. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should suffice to provide the plant with sufficient nutrition. It's important to keep in mind that plants derive their energy from the sun's rays, not fertilizers.
Growth-pattern
New growth will sprout from the top of the plant as it grows upwards.
Region of origin
Hen And Chickens’s native range is Worldwide.
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