Bird's Nest Fern

The Bird's Nest Fern has long, wrinkly leaves that are bright green in color. This plant is easy to care for and a great way to add tropical lushness to your home. It can survive almost anywhere in your home including kitchens, bathrooms, bookshelves, and coffee tables. While the plant is small you can fit it almost anywhere in your home but as it gets bigger you'll need a space to fit is 2' long fronds. This is a great choice for plant parents who also have pets as it is non-toxic.

Botanical Name: Asplenium nidus

Nicknames: Bird's Nest Fern, Nest Fern, Crow's Nest Fern

Family: Aspleniaceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Native To: Africa, Asia, Australia

Mature Size: Up to 2' long indoors

Leaf Color: Bright green

Leaf Shape: Wrinkled sword-shape

Growing Season: Spring and summer

Favorite Rooms: Bathroom, kitchen

Health Benefits: Can clean the air by removing harmful toxins

Grow Pot Size: 6" wide x 5" tall

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BIODEGRADABLE GROW POT

Our biodegradable grow pots are made of 50% sphagnum peat, wood fiber and lime to adjust the pH. The peat content provides a combination of superior root penetration, good drainage and aeration whilst the wood fibers strengthen the pot.

Designed for easy transplant. They are 100% compostable and approved for organic production. Simply place the entire biodegradable pot into your planter and the roots of your plant will soon grow through and decompose the pot.

ECO-FRIENDLY ROOT POUCH

Our recycled & semi-degradable eco-friendly fabric bags are made from a mix all natural fibers and recycled plastic water bottles saved from landfills. The breathable fabric allows for your plants to stay cool in the summer and provides good drainage to avoid overwatering. They provide a healthy environment for your plant to grow by pruning the roots and creating dense, healthy root structures.

These fabric bags are washable and recyclable. It will take 1-2 years for the bags to semi degrade. Use your fabric bag as a decorative planter and remove from the bag when it is time to repot. This planter is designed by Root Pouch.

DECORATIVE POTS

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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.