Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
Aspleniaceae · Fern
Glossy undivided fronds unfurl from a central rosette like a green fountain — an architectural, easy tropical fern.
- · Water the soil, not the center of the rosette.
- · Keep out of direct sun to avoid scorching.
- · Enjoys bathroom humidity.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Partial shade to bright indirect light
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Fern
- Mature size: 1-3 ft tall · 1-3 ft wide
- Bloom season: Foliage only · None
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Indoors year-round
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Loose, humus-rich mix
- Growth rate: Slow
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