Tuesday 14 August 2018

Asplenium bulbiferum, pikopiko or Hen and chicken fern is endemic to the North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands. It is found from coastal to subalpine regions, but usually in lowland forest where it is a common species of the ground-layer, especially in high rainfall areas. It is commonly associated with riparian forest, and as a species of base-rich substrates. It also commonly forms hybrids with other asplenia. It is a reliable, hardy & adaptable fern up to 1m tall and wide, that prefers filtered light and good drainage. Good container plant, & suitable for indoors or out.




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