Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)

Bird's Nest Fern
Scientific Name: Asplenium nidus L.
Synonym: Asplenium nidus-avis
Family: Aspleniaceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: House Plant
USDA: 11-12

Frost Tolerance: Keep inside in winter
Sun Exposure: Shade
Origin: Madagascar to Vietnam
Growth Habits: Fern up to 3 feet tall, 4 feet in diameter (0.9 x 1.2 m)
Watering Needs: Abundant water, high humidity
Propagation: Spores, division

The Bird's Nest Fern can be kept outside in a deeply shaded patio. In the wild, the Bird Nest Fern is an epiphyte, growing on the trunk of trees. Beware of slugs.

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