Asplenium Bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern)
Asplenium Bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern)
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Asplenium Bulbiferum, commonly known as Hen and Chicken Fern, is a graceful evergreen fern admired for its soft, finely divided fronds and unique ability to produce small plantlets along its leaves. These plantlets, or "chickens," develop on the mature fronds and can eventually root to form new plants, giving rise to its distinctive common name. Its lush, arching foliage creates a delicate, naturalistic appearance that is ideal for shaded gardens, rainforest plantings, and indoor displays.
Thriving in cool, moist, and sheltered environments, Hen and Chicken Fern performs best in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and protection from direct sunlight. Its elegant texture and vibrant green foliage make it an excellent choice for understorey plantings, containers, and fern collections. With its unique reproductive habit, low-maintenance nature, and lush appearance, Asplenium Bulbiferum adds year-round beauty to shaded spaces.

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Mature height
40–90 cm tall
Mature width
50–100 cm wide
Spacing
50–80 cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright to mid-green finely divided fronds
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Non-flowering fern
Sun tolerance
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Maintenance
Low
Root System
Compact fibrous root system with short rhizomes