| Botanical name | Asplenium nidus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Bird's nest fern |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This lovely fern has shiny foliage that is mid-green in colour. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Grows well as a garden or house plant. |
| Other languages | Voëlnesvaring (A) |
Asplenium nidus (Bird's nest fern)
- Botanical name: Asplenium nidus
- Common name(s): Bird's nest fern
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials, Indoor Plants
Plant description:
This lovely fern has shiny foliage that is mid-green in colour. It enjoys a moist, cool root-run in filtered sunlight but needs protection from the cold. Grows well as a garden or house plant.
Botanical Pronunciation: ass-PLEE-nee-um NYE-dus.
Asplenium nidus requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This lovely fern has shiny foliage that is mid-green in colour.
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