Common name(s): Bird Nest Fern
Scientific name: Asplenium Nidus
Description
Asplenium nidus forms large simple fronds visually similar to banana leaves, with the fronds growing to 50–150 centimeters (20–59 in) long and 10–20 centimeters (3.9–7.9 in) broad. They are light green, often crinkled, with a black midrib, and exhibit circinate vernation. Spores develop in sori on the underside of the fronds. These sori form long rows extending out from the midrib on the back of the outer part of the lamina (frond). The fronds roll back as they brown and create a massive leaf nest in the branches and trunks of trees.
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Plant care and instructions
Keep the plant in a partial sunlight area. Also, keep the plant indoors where bright light is available. Use nutrient-rich, well drained, well aerated, and porous potting mix. Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (5 to 8 cm) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy seasons. Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am. Apply fertilizer to a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season. Loosening the topsoil without disturbing the roots so the plant can easily uptake nutrients and moisture. When a plant outgrows in the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer. Do the repotting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition. Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts.
Light - Bright indirect to low light
Place - Indoors
Water - Water every 1–2 weeks
Fertilizer - The average home temperature of 65°F-75°F.
Temperature - Humid, tolerate average indoor humidity.
Special Features
Absorbs harmful gases. The large broad fronds of these plants are not only used for their medicinal properties and ornamental purposes but also having air purifying capacity. Absorbs HCHO (Formaldehyde) Improves indoor air quality and temperature.
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