Asplenium Parvati | 14cm Hanging Pot

A waxy leaved, indoor fern. Position: indirect light Soil: general-purpose potting compost Rate of growth: slow Hardiness: tender (indoors only) Current height: approximately 30cm (+ or – 10% including the pot) Pot: supplied in a hanging pot ready to hang The stiff, waxy, dark green fronds of this evergreen Asplenium produces ‘fern babies’ on its leaves, which is why its commonly known as ‘the mother fern’. An altogether robust and unusual indoor houseplant that is easy to grow, it’s ideal for gently cascading over the edge of a shelf or bookcase. Home care: Avoid handling the newly emerging fronds and water regularly in the growing season so that the compost remains moist but not waterlogged. Mist the leaves regularly with water – particularly in winter when the central heating is turned on. Maintain temperatures above 10°C in winter and repot in spring when the plant becomes root-bound.