Fern 'Austral Gem'

Name: Fern 'Austral Gem'
Brand: House Plant Dropship
SKU: 4_FERN_AUSTRAL.GEM
Price: 19.99 USD
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The Fern 'Austral Gem', scientifically Asplenium dimorphum x difforme, is a vibrant and visually appealing houseplant, celebrated for its glossy, deep green fronds that create a lush and gem-like appearance. This plant demonstrates an upright and spreading growth habit, with fronds extending gracefully from the central stem. At full growth, the 'Austral Gem' Fern reaches a height of approximately 2-3 feet.

Botanical & Common Names

Botanical: Asplenium dimorphum x difforme

Common: Austral Gem Fern, Mother Fern, Button Fern

Necessary Care Tips

Light: Bright Indirect
Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
Humidity: High
Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

Advanced Care Tips

Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Plant Insights

Member of the Aspleniaceae family, also known as the Spleenwort family, which is a large family of ferns that includes over 800 species.
Ferns are native to various regions worldwide, including tropical, subtropical, and temperate zones.

Ferns are one of the oldest groups of plants, dating back to prehistoric times.
Some species of ferns can grow quite large, making them a dramatic focal point in a room or garden.