bird's nest fern
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An evergreen fern forming a striking rosette of strap-shaped, undivided, bright green, fronds to 1.2m in length
Scientific classification
- Species
- bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus)
- Genus
- Asplenium
- Family
- Aspleniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Ferns
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bird's nest fern
Distribution map
Old World Tropics
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bird's nest fern
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bird's nest fern care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by spores
Growing
GrowingGrow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil with added grit in frost-free areas. Under glass in a mix of equal parts loam, course leaf mould or peat substitute, and charcoal. Provide bright filtered light
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be infected by a rust in mild, damp winters
Pests
Can get scale insects and leaf and bud eelworms
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