Asplenium achalense
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Asplenium achalense
- Plant type
- Fern pteridophyte
- Growth habit
- Clumping
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Division
- Native range
- Andean mountains
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Asplenium achalense is
Asplenium achalense is a clumping fern from the Andes. It grows in dense, neat clusters of fronds.
You will find this plant prefers the conditions of high mountains. It needs cool air and high humidity to look its best. Keep it in partial shade for steady growth.
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People and Asplenium achalense
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Mountain life
This fern developed in the high elevations of the Andes. It established itself in shaded mountain pockets.
- 19th century
Botanical interest
Collectors began documenting Andean pteridophytes during explorations. Interest grew in the unique forms of high-altitude species.
- Modern day
Domestic collection
You likely encounter this fern as a specialty choice. Collectors often propagate it through division to share the plant.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Asplenium achalense
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Asplenium achalense?
Asplenium achalense is a species in the Asplenium genus. Commonly known as Asplenium achalense, a fern pteridophyte, and with a clumping growth habit. Native to Andean mountains.
How do you care for Asplenium achalense?
Reference care guidance for Asplenium achalense: partial shade light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Asplenium achalense?
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