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Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Plant Care
Asplenium ascensionis Watson
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Asplenium ascensionis is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is endemic to Ascension Island. Its natural habitats are receding due to introduced vegetation. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Water Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (Asplenium ascensionis) belongs to the Aspleniaceae family within the Asplenium genus. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is native to Ascension Island.
Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences displays a compact, clumping fern growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences produces non-flowering plant.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Asplenium ascensionis requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Need?
Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Prefer?
Asplenium ascensionis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Feed Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences can be propagated through spores, division of rhizomes. Similar propagation techniques also apply to birds nest fern plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Need?
Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is native to Ascension Island. In cooler regions, grow Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Asplenium genus — compare its care with other Asplenium species on PlantoScan.
Asplenium is part of the Aspleniaceae plant family — browse all Aspleniaceae genera and species.
Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Asplenium Species
Other Asplenium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Asplenium ascensionis Watson, family Aspleniaceae (first published in Proc. Am. Acad. 26: 163. 1891) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Hobe / Holger Behr, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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