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Mother Fern
Asplenium viviparum

Polypodiaceae

Leaves dissected and appear like the foliage of a carrot; small aerial plantlets form on the midribs of the mother plant's foliage.

Plant Form or Habit: curved

Plant Use: pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: n/a

Blooming Period:

Height: 11/2 feet

Width: 1 1/2 feet

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Keep soil slightly damp, watch for insect damage or root rot. High humidity is desirable.

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