Birds Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus is an epiphytic species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae, native to tropical southeastern Asia, eastern Australia, Hawaii, Polynesia, Christmas Island, India, and eastern Africa. It is known by the common names bird's-nest fern or simply nest fern.
Care Specks:
These plants partial shade to filtered sun, ensuring protection from afternoon sun. |
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Allow it to mostly dry between waterings but not entirely |
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This plant is suited to most climates - talk about adaptable! |
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Give them well draining soil - adding about 20% to 30% perlite into your standard premium potting mix will do the trick. |
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These guys are tropical/sub-tropical so prefer high humidity - dark brown, crisp looking marks on leaf edges are usually caused by low humidity. |
These ferns are considered non-toxic for pets |
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These plants are moderately frost tolerant but are easily killed by hard freezes. |
(You will receive a bare rooted plant similar to the one seen in the images.)
Each living plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, colour or shape.