Ebony Spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron)
FernPerennialEasy

Ebony Spleenwort

Asplenium platyneuron

Family: Aspleniaceae

Ebony Spleenwort grows in partial shade to shade and prefers dry to moist well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.

How to Grow Ebony Spleenwort

Ebony Spleenwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to shade, soil conditions listed as Dry to moist well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Ebony Spleenwort as 30-90 days from spores, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.

Plant Overview

Ebony Spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron) is listed in the Aspleniaceae family and categorized as a fern with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID
PLT-0732
Family
Aspleniaceae
Plant type
Fern
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Easy

Growing Conditions

Ebony Spleenwort is listed for partial shade to shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Dry to moist well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.

Hardiness zones
3-9
Sunlight
Partial shade to shade
Soil
Dry to moist well-drained soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.5
Water needs
Low to moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days from spores and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
30-90 days from spores
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.