Asplenium nidus 'Bird's Nest Fern'

Species Name: Asplenium nidus 

Common name(s): Bird’s Nest Fern  

Defining Characteristics: 

• Bright green fronds with contrasting midrib
• Solid tongue-shaped fronds that come up from a central rosette
• Irregularly shaped leaves distinguish this species from the similar Victoria Bird's Nest Fern (A. antiquum)

Recommended Pot Size: Large - Extra Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Above 65°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)  Moderate (30-70%)  Humid (70-100%) 

Watering frequency: Water regularly, do not let the soil dry out

Lighting:     Full Shade    Partial Shade     Full Sun 

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here

Growth rate: Slow

Height: 24”- 36” 

Origin: Southeast Asia, including Polynesia and Hawaii   

Regional locality: Found growing on tropical rainforest trees

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Due to its size, this plant is recommended as a background plant in large terrariums. Drafts may cause the fronds to brown. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.