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Hen and Chickens Fern
Asplenium bulbiferum · Aspleniaceae
How it looks
Hen and Chickens Fern is a highly distinctive fern with feather-shaped fronds and small plantlets (bulbils) that hang along the leaf margins. The fronds gather in a bird's-nest shape, and it reaches 12-20 in (30-50 cm) tall.
Hen and Chickens Fern is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Asplenium bulbiferum
- Common name
- Hen and Chickens Fern
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
