Phyllitis scolopendrium |

Asplenium scolopendrium, known as hart s-tongue or hart s-tongue fern is a fern in the genus Asplenium, of the Northern Hemisphere.

Common name: hart s tongue fern
Color: green
Bloom time: Non-flowering
Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet
Difficulty level: easy to grow

Planting & Care
The plant will catch and reflect even the weakest rays of winter sunlight, adding a sparkle to the most bleak of winter gardens. At this time of year when very little grows in the cold, dank and north-facing areas of the garden A. scolopendrium will thrive. These are the conditions it enjoys in the wild throughout Britain.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil: well-drained soil

Water: medium

Temprature: 10°C (50°F)

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Care:

• A.
• scolopendrium is popularly known as the Hart s Tongue Fern.
• The resemblance to the plant must be striking because even in France it has the same common name, Langue de Cerf.

Special Feature:
Woodland gardens and shade gardens. Good selection for shady areas of limestone rock gardens.
Use
Culinary use:

• leaves

Ornamental use:

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose.

Note:
No serious insect or disease problems. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils.

Reference:
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b244 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/howtogrow/3306803/How-to-grow-Asplenium-scolopendrium.html