Austral Gem (Asplenium 'Austral Gem')
$32.95 USD
Type:
TERRANIUM PLANTS
The Austral Gem Fern (Asplenium 'Austral Gem') is a hardy, low-maintenance, interspecific hybrid fern originating from Australia. It is highly popular for its thick, glossy, dark green, waxy fronds, which make it an ideal, resilient houseplant that thrives in low to bright indirect light and average household humidity.
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Key Characteristics & Care:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but adapts well to lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent scorching.
- Water: Needs consistent moisture but is more drought-tolerant than most ferns due to its thick leaves. Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
- Humidity: Thrives in average household humidity, unlike many other ferns.
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Growth & Size: A slow-growing, compact plant that typically reaches
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inches tall and wide.
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Temperature: Thrives in
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). - Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans, making it safe for homes.
- Special Features: It is a sterile hybrid, meaning it does not produce spores, and its glossy foliage has a "plastic-like" texture.
Maintenance Tips:
- Soil: Thrives in rich, acidic, well-draining, peat-based soil.
- Fertilizer: Feed monthly with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer.
- Pruning: Remove old or yellowing fronds at the base as needed.
- Usage: Excellent for containers, hanging baskets, and as a, terrarium