Ceterach officinarum
RUSTY BACK FERN, SCALE FERN
Aspleniaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Asplenium ceterach

Other Common Names: Common Spleenwort, Rustyback

 
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Ceterach officinarum
RUSTY BACK FERN, SCALE FERN
Aspleniaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: hanging basket, mass planting, on-wall, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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