Asplenium Ebenoides
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
Also known as
Dragon Tail Fern, Dragon Tail Fern, Scott's Spleenwort, Walking Spleenwort and Dragon's tail fern
Taxonomy
Asplenium ebenoides
Asplenium
Aspleniaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Asplenium Ebenoides
How often to water your Asplenium Ebenoides
Asplenium Ebenoides needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for Dragon Tail Fern in your home
Asplenium Ebenoides can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
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How to fertilize Asplenium Ebenoides
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Asplenium Ebenoides after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Why are my ends brown. I received her like this and just can’t get her to thrive #BirdsNestFern
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Leaves look very sad.....what am I doing wrong?? It's not in direct light..🤦🏽♀️
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She’s sad :( unsure why So my bird’s nest fern is mad at me and I’m not sure why. The tips of the fronds are browning and I haven’t seen any new growth since I got it. I’ve been following instructions (this is the first plant I’ve ever had that requires this much attention so that goes to show you I generally only have plants that are basically self sufficient like ZZs). Help?
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She's not happy 🥺. What can I do? #happyplants #birdsnestfern
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Any idea what’s up with my fern?? It hasn’t moved in distance from the window or anything. I water it regularly, but it’s starting to look the wrong kind of crispy! Help!
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Is there any chance she can be saved?? 😅 Not sure where I went wrong… she was thriving in fall #BirdsNestFern
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Troubled arrival I bought this guy online in a fit of plant insanity and he arrived wilted, sideways, and smelling very strongly of incense because he was shipped in an incense box. Actually my whole house is aromatic from the unboxing. Any ideas if I should I hack off the wilting leaves? or can they recover? Can plants die from a patchouli overdose? #BirdsNestFern
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Fern S.O.S. I have had this birds nest fern for about a week or so now. I have been trying to keep her moist, as I've had problems before, but I'm trying to get better at ferns. She usually sits right by another plant and a humidifier and gets bright, indirect light. Despite this, she's doing the droopy droop, and I'm trying to save her before it's too late. Her crown is dry, but when I checked her roots, they seem to be browning. I have her on paper to siphon some water off. What else can I do? #fernfriends #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict
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In recovery! #BirdsNestFern hi, lovely folks! I overwatered my fern and it lost loads of leaves. I’ve taken it out of the pot and let it dry out. I repotted with drainage in the bottom. Is there anything else I should do? Thanks 🌱💚
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Birds Nest Fern Help Hello! I just recently got this birds nest fern from costa farms. I’m terrible at keeping plants alive so I’m clueless. Does this plant look okay? Should the leaves be drooping like a couple in the picture? Hopefully I attached pictures correctly 🙃
Care Summary for Asplenium Ebenoides
Asplenium Ebenoides
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 7 days
< 6ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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