Description
Asplenium dareoides (also called Dare's Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with long, narrow, dark green fronds. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia, and grows in moist, shady places, such as in the understory of rainforest.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asplenium dareoides has small, white flowers that are borne on the surface of the plant. The flowers are surrounded by small, scale-like leaves. The seeds are tiny and black and are produced in clusters. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf that is divided into two parts.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium dareoides is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.