Asplenium nidus (Bird’s Nest Fern) 200mm
$25.00
The Bird’s Nest Fern is a lush, architectural fern that adds strong texture and a clean, tropical feel to shaded spaces. Forming a rosette of broad, glossy fronds from a central “nest,” it works equally well indoors, in shaded patios, or planted in sheltered garden beds. Well suited to subtropical and tropical climates, it prefers warmth, humidity, and protection from direct sun, rewarding minimal effort with consistent, attractive foliage.
Light requirement: Shade to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid watering directly into the crown.
Soil: Free-draining, organic-rich soil or premium indoor potting mix
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, ideal for pots, hanging baskets, and indoor use
Mature Height: 60–100 cm
Mature Width: 60–100 cm
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: No
Frost Tolerant: No; frost-free environment required
Wind Tolerant: Low; prefers sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Bright to deep green, glossy
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Broad, undivided fronds up to 1 m long
Flower Colour: N/A (fern)
Flower Shape: N/A
Flower Fragrance: N/A
Flower Season: N/A
The Bird’s Nest Fern is a lush, architectural fern that adds strong texture and a clean, tropical feel to shaded spaces. Forming a rosette of broad, glossy fronds from a central “nest,” it works equally well indoors, in shaded patios, or planted in sheltered garden beds. Well suited to subtropical and tropical climates, it prefers warmth, humidity, and protection from direct sun, rewarding minimal effort with consistent, attractive foliage.
Light requirement: Shade to bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid watering directly into the crown.
Soil: Free-draining, organic-rich soil or premium indoor potting mix
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, ideal for pots, hanging baskets, and indoor use
Mature Height: 60–100 cm
Mature Width: 60–100 cm
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: No
Frost Tolerant: No; frost-free environment required
Wind Tolerant: Low; prefers sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Bright to deep green, glossy
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Broad, undivided fronds up to 1 m long
Flower Colour: N/A (fern)
Flower Shape: N/A
Flower Fragrance: N/A
Flower Season: N/A
