‹ All plantsBird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus
FernsMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Nest Fern
Undivided glossy strap-like fronds emerge in a circular nest-shaped rosette.
Growth habit: epiphytic rosette.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Fairly sturdy for a fern but prefers moderate moisture and dislikes water sitting repeatedly in the central crown.
Care guide
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.
Keep moderately moist while allowing some surface drying; water the root zone rather than repeatedly filling the crown.
Loose, airy, moisture-retentive epiphytic/fern mix.
Moderate humidity is helpful.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
