Plants > Ferns
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ant FernScientific Name: Lecanopteris mirabilisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: FernsSize: Rhizome spread: 8–18 in (20–45 cm); Frond length: 12–24 in (30–60 cm)Weight: Epiphytic cluster: 2.2–5.5 lb (1.0–2.5 kg)Lifespan: Long-lived perennial...
Plants > Ferns
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bird’s-nest FernScientific Name: Asplenium australasicumCategory: PlantsSubcategory: FernsSize: Rosette diameter: 3.3–9.8 ft (1.0–3.0 m); Frond length: 2.6–6.5 ft (0.8–2.0 m)Weight: Mature water-soaked epiphytic mass: 100–300+ lb (45–140...
Plants > Ferns
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Sword FernScientific Name: Polystichum munitumCategory: PlantsSubcategory: FernsSize: Frond length 50 to 180 cm (20 to 71 in); clump width up to 1.5 m (5 ft)Weight: Dense evergreen perennial fern clump with massive fibrous...
Plants > Ferns
Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Bird’s Nest Fern Scientific Name: Asplenium nidus Category: Plants Subcategory: Ferns Size: Frond length: 60-150 cm (24-59 in); Rosette diameter: 1.0-2.0 m (3.3-6.6 ft) Weight: Large epiphytic fern (wild canopy clumps weigh...
Plants > Ferns
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Staghorn FernScientific Name: Platycerium bifurcatumCategory: PlantsSubcategory: FernsSize: Fertile frond length: 2.0–4.0 ft (60–120 cm); Basal shield diameter: 18–36 in (45–90 cm); Massive wild clumps can exceed 6 ft acrossWeight:...
Plants > Ferns
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Boston FernScientific Name: Nephrolepis exaltataCategory: PlantsSubcategory: FernsSize: Frond length: 2.0–5.0 ft (60–150 cm); Clump spread: 2.0–4.0 ft (60–120 cm)Weight: 2.0–8.0 lb (0.9–3.6 kg) per mature potted hanging basketLifespan:...
