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Mother Fern
Scientific Name: Asplenium viviparum (L. f.) Presl
Synonym: Asplenium daucifolium
Family: Polypodiaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: House Plant USDA: 10 Frost Tolerance: Keep inside in winter Heat Tolerance: Keep in a humid area. Sun Exposure: Shade Origin: Islands of the Pacific Growth Habits: Fern up to 2 feet tall, 2 feet in diameter (60 cm) Watering Needs: Abundant water Propagation: Plantlets produced on the fronds

As other Aspleniums, the Mother Fern is preferred fodder for snails and slugs.