Asplenium aethiopicum: Shredded Spleenwort

Asplenium aethiopicum, the Shredded Spleenwort, is a small, tufted, evergreen fern native to Africa, Madagascar, and nearby islands. It has simply pinnate fronds with the pinnae deeply lobed or pinnatifid, giving a finely shredded, lacy appearance. The fronds are a bright, fresh green. It grows on rocks and in crevices in shaded, humid habitats.

Plant Profile

This fern requires warm, humid, shaded conditions and well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is suitable for terrariums, Wardian cases, and tropical shade gardens. The finely divided texture is delicate and beautiful. It is not cold-hardy. A lovely miniature fern for humid, shaded collections.