Asplenium nidus |
+ Add |
Bird's Nest Fern |
Description
Asplenium nidus is a tender fern native to many tropical regions. Produces showy, undivided apple green fronds to 4 ft. long, 8 in. wide, gowing upright in clusters. Asplenium nidus has a striking foliage and one snail or slug can ruin a frond. Frost intolerant.
-
Anatomy
-
Culture
-
Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Indoor, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.