Family: Aspleniaceae
Scientific Name: Asplenium dimorphum x difforme Austral Gem
Common Name: Austral Gem Fern
| Description | An easy to grow tough fern for the indoors or outdoors during the summer. |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Ferns - Tropical |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | bright to moderate indoor light |
| Moisture | moist but don't over water, allow to dry out between waterings |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average, water holding well drained |
| Flowers | sterile form |
| Leaves | thick, shiny dark-green pinnae |
| Propagation | division |
| Native Site | Australia |
| Cultivar Origin | Originated by Chris Goudey of Austral Ferns, Victoria, Australia. |
| Author's Notes | I have seen this used as an annual in gardens in zone #5. Has very glossy green fronds. |
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