Asplenium antiquum 'Crissie'

Also Known As

Forked Bird's Nest Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

10a-12

Asplenium antiquum 'Crissie' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium antiquum 'Crissie'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: aspleniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium antiquum 'Crissie'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tropical fern displaying large, shiny, leathery, strap-like leaves with forked tips. Upright, arching habit from center crown. Provide uniform moisture in pots. 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

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Gardening facts about Asplenium antiquum 'Crissie' plant

How to Grow Asplenium antiquum 'Crissie'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant