Bird's Nest Fern

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium nidus, Polypodiaceae


Fronds in rosettes; stemless; glossy leaves which arch outward; new leaves form a fiddle in the center. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; does well with night temperatures a few degrees cooler; watch for fluoride tipping.

  • Plant Form or Habit: curved
  • Plant Use: pot plant
  • Exposure: medium
  • Flower Color: n/a
  • Blooming Period:
  • Height: 2 feet
  • Width: 2 feet
  • Foliage Texture: coarse
  • Heat Tolerance: low
  • Water Requirements: medium