Living Lace® Hurricane Bird's Nest Fern Asplenium antiquum
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8 - 24 Inches0 -0 -20cm - 61cm0cm0cmFeatures
This striking, broad strap-leaved fern has a distinctive shape that makes it easy to tell apart from other bird's nest ferns. All of its bright green, strappy leaves twist to form a swirling pattern. The rosette has a nest-like center. In the wild, water and organic matter is collected in the center and absorbed by the plant.
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHarmful To:PetsCharacteristics
Plant Type:HouseplantHeight Category:MediumHeight:8 - 24 Inches 20cm - 61cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Bright greenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:LowLight Requirement:MediumLow - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.
Maintenance Category:ModeratePreferred Temperature:60 - 85 °FWater Category:WetHumidity Preference:HighContainer Soil Type:Indoor Potting MixNeeds Good DrainageUses:DesktopsUses:Epiphyte (a plant that attaches itself to another plant for support)Uses:Humid SpacesUses:Low Light SpacesUses:North Facing WindowsUses Notes:Not for human or animal consumption.
Maintenance Notes:- For optimal performance, keep your Fern at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Ferns thrive in medium to bright indirect light. Placing them near an eastern- or northern-facing window, that does not get any midday direct sunlight, would be ideal.
- Ferns prefer high humidity to prevent their edges from turning brown. Cold drafts and forced air can also lead to browning tips and edges. You can supplement their humidity with a humidifier, regular misting, or by placing them on a pebble tray with water.
- Ferns prefer moist, but not soggy soil. Be sure to water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage and do not allow your Fern to sit in water for extended periods of time, after it has received a good soaking.
- Feed your Fern once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
- Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
- When repotting your Fern, use an all-purpose potting mix, with perlite added to ensure good drainage.
Living Lace® Hurricane Asplenium antiquum USPP 28,746 -
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