How To Make Your Plants Happy: Bird's Nest Fern Care Guide

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal to keep the plant lush. It can also thrive in low to medium light.

Water

Water about every 1-2 weeks. Adjust based on how much light the plant is getting, the less light the plant receives means the less water it needs. Keep the plant evenly moist but not soggy. Water long the sides and avoid watering the direct center.

Environment

Ideal temperature is about 65-75ºF but avoid anything lower than 50ºF. Ferns love humidity so place near other plants or in a more naturally humid room in your house, like a bathroom. 

Growth

The plant can grow fronds up to 2'-3' long indoors. To encourage new growth, feed the plant once a month during the growing season with a 1/2 strength houseplant fertilizer.

Repotting

Repot your plant every 12-18 months in a pot that is 1" larger in size in spring or summer. If you want your plant to remain the same size, repot using the same size pot and giving the plant fresh, nutritious potting soil.

Propagating

This fern propagates through spores that develop on the underside of the leaf so the plant is not easily propagated.

Toxicity

The bird's nest fern is non-toxic to humans, cats, and dogs.