Scientific name | Asplenium nidus |
Common Name | Birds nest fern |
Watering | Once per week and keep moist |
Pests | Spider mites, mealybugs, scale and thrips |
Pet friendliness | Toxic to pets and humans |
Light | Bright, indirect light |
Temperature | 18-24 °C |
Humidity | 50-60% mist if needed |
Pot requirement | Good drainage and repot every 1-2 years |
Plant height | Up to 150cm |
Potting mix | Potting soil / Red soil / Manure / Perlite |
Nutrition | Apply manure once in fortnight and NPK in next fortnight |
Pruning & training | Remove dead and diseased leaves with sterile shears |
Common color & season | N/A |
Description | Asplenium nidus is known as Bird’s Nest Fern. This evergreen fern belongs to group known as bird’s nest. In Japanese language its known as tani-watari. It has bright green, arching blades with a pointed end and a strong midrib. |
Additional information
Size | 30-40cm, 50-60cm |
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