Hart's-tongue fern
NameHart's-tongue fern
Species NameAsplenium scolopendrium
Common NameHart's-tongue fern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typenatural ground
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresno distinct trunk, rhizomatous base
Foliage Typesimple fronds
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive undivided, strap-like fronds with a glossy appearance.
Description
This specimen of Hart's-tongue fern displays lush, vibrant green fronds growing in a dense rosette. The leaves are undivided and strap-like, characteristic of the species, and appear healthy and well-established in a natural setting. It is not a bonsai, but its natural growth habit is upright.
