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Asplenium nidus
Also Known As
- Asplenium ficifolium
- Neottopteris mauritiana
- Neottopteris musaefolia
- Neottopteris nidus
- Bird's Nest Fern
- Crow's Nest Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 10b-12
Asplenium nidus plant details
Asplenium nidus 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium nidus
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: aspleniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium nidus
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Asplenium nidus plant
How to Grow Asplenium nidus
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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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
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
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Bird's Nest Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-36"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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
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