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    Asplenium nidus 'Aves'

    Also Known As

    • Bird's Nest Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Asplenium nidus 'Aves' plant details

    Asplenium nidus 'Aves' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium nidus 'Aves'

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: aspleniaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium nidus 'Aves'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Asplenium nidus 'Aves', also known as Bird's Nest Fern, is a tropical fern displaying smooth, medium-size, wavy, strap-like leaves that arch up and out from a center crown. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil which is moist but not waterlogged. Prefers bright, filtered sunlight and is excellent as a houseplant or in a seasonal container. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Asplenium nidus 'Aves' plant

    How to Grow Asplenium nidus 'Aves'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Asplenium scolopendrium

    aka Phyllitis scolopendrium, Scolopendrium vulgare, Hart's Tongue Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Asplenium scolopendrium foliage, form by Liné1
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    Asplenium x ebenoides

    aka Asplenium ebenoides, Asplenium (Phyllitis) ebenoides, Dragon Tail Fern, Scott's Spleenwort, Walking Spleenwort

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-9"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Asplenium x ebenoides foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum'

    aka Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcata', Asplenium (Phyllitis) scolopendrium 'Furcata', Phyllitis scolopendnum furcata, Forked Hart's Tongue Fern, Split Crest Hart's-tongue Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcatum' foliage, form by Sebright Gardens
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    Asplenium simplicifrons

    aka Australian Bird's Nest Fern, Tropical Bird's Nest Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Asplenium simplicifrons form by Peter Richardson
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    Asplenium nidus

    aka Asplenium ficifolium, Neottopteris mauritiana, Neottopteris musaefolia, Neottopteris nidus, Bird's Nest Fern, Crow's Nest Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Asplenium nidus foliage by Peter Richardson
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