Asplenium Bulbiferum《大铁角蕨》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Asplenium bulbiferum:

• Elegant, feather-like fronds with a cascading habit

• Produces baby ferns (bulbils) on its leaves—easy to propagate

• Ideal for hanging baskets, pots, or shady garden beds

• Adds softness and depth to plant displays

🌿 Asplenium bulbiferum – Care Guide

Commonly known as the Mother Fern or Hen and Chickens Fern, Asplenium bulbiferum is a lush, feathery fern native to New Zealand. It gets its nickname from the tiny plantlets (bulbils) that grow directly on its fronds, eventually falling to the soil to root—making this fern a natural self-propagator. With its elegant, arching, finely divided foliage, it adds a soft, tropical touch to indoor and shaded outdoor spaces.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Prefers bright, indirect light indoors

• Outdoors, grow in dappled shade or filtered light

• Avoid direct sun, which can scorch delicate fronds

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Water when the top 1–2 cm of soil begins to dry

• Loves humidity – mist regularly or use a humidity tray

• Never let it dry out completely

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use a rich, well-draining potting mix with good moisture retention

• A blend of peat, compost, and perlite works well

• Repot when root-bound or when plantlets begin to crowd the pot

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Thrives in cool to warm temperatures: 15–25°C (59–77°F)

• Cannot tolerate frost – protect during colder months

• High humidity (50–80%) promotes lush growth and more bulbils

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer

• Skip feeding in cooler months when growth slows

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Remove old or yellowing fronds at the base

• Gently separate and pot up bulbils to propagate new plants

• Fronds may grow long – prune lightly to maintain a tidy shape

✅ Ideal For

• Bathrooms, shaded patios, hanging pots, or indoor fern displays

• Great for plant lovers who enjoy propagation and lush textures

• Works well in terrariums or naturalistic plant groupings

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Non-toxic to cats and dogs – safe for households with pets!

Bring home the Asplenium bulbiferum for a fern that keeps on giving—graceful, green, and full of life.