Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)

$23.99

In stock

Low light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Bird's Nest Fern, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Bird's Nest Fern

Light
Low to medium, indirect light.
Water
Keep the soil lightly moist; water around, not into, the center.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The bird's nest fern does not look like a typical fern. Instead of lacy fronds it grows wide, glossy, apple green leaves with wavy edges that unfurl from a central rosette, the nest that gives it its name.

It is happy in low to medium, indirect light and burns in direct sun. Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy, and water around the edge of the pot rather than into the center, where standing water can cause rot. It enjoys humidity, so a bathroom or kitchen with a window suits it well.

It grows into a full, rounded plant and stays a manageable size, which makes it a fern that is easy indoors, even for beginners.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Bird's Nest Fern

How much light does the Bird's Nest Fern need?

Low to medium, indirect light.

How often should I water the Bird's Nest Fern?

Keep the soil lightly moist; water around, not into, the center.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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