Crissie Bird’s Nest Fern – Live Plants in 4 Inch Pots – Asplenium Nidus – Beautiful Easy Care Indoor Houseplant Fern

Birds nest fern (Asplenium nidus) gets its common name from the tightly curled new leaves that emerge from a brown rosette in the center. The tiny, unfurled fronds resemble eggs in a birds nest. Once unfurled, the fronds are long, narrow, and oblong, with wavy edges. It can grow to be quite sizable at 2 to 4 feet tall and wide, making it a good choice for both floor and tabletop planters. Birds nest ferns are a little fussy about humidity, according to the Missouri Botanical Garden. They prefer to live in the bathroom (if the light requirements check out), or at the very least well away from vents that blow dry, hot air. Mature plants can tolerate high light levels, but commercially grow best with 80 to 90 percent shade or 1,000 and 2,000 foot candles. Excessive light will slow the growth and cause frond deformities. The best temperature for Birds Nest Fern growth is 70 to 90 F. Temperatures slightly outside of this range will not reduce plant quality but will reduce growth rates. High humidity should be maintained.