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Asplenium Antiquum Houseplant - Birds Nest Fern Plant

Asplenium Antiquum Houseplant - Birds Nest Fern Plant

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Meet the Asplenium antiquum (Birds Nest Fern)

Asplenium antiquum, commonly known as Bird’s Nest Fern, is native to tropical East Asia, including China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. In the wild, it grows as an epiphyte on trees, forming a rosette-shaped “nest” that collects rainwater and organic debris. Its glossy, light green leaves make it a popular choice for creating kokedama, terrariums, or adding lush, tropical greenery to indoor spaces.

Why You'll Love It

  • Love lush, tropical greenery indoors
  • Want a statement plant with architectural leaves
  • Enjoy creating kokedama or terrarium displays

Growing & Care

Semi shady spot to bright indirect light. Allow most of the soil to dry out between waters, using room temperature water. Avoid watering the centre nest as the can cause the plant to rot. medium to high humidity. A balanced houseplant fertiliser. Left to grow, expect a spread of Up to 30-80 cm wide and a height of Up 50-90 cm tall with time.

Repotting

Every 1 -2 years.

A Few Things to Watch For

  • Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil
  • Cold draughts
  • Prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves
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Asplenium Antiquum Houseplant - Birds Nest Fern Plant Care Tips

  • Care Difficulty

    Easy To Care For

  • Light Preference

    Semi shady spot to bright indirect light.

  • Temperature

  • Plant Height

  • Watering

    Allow most of the soil to dry out between waters, using room temperature water. Avoid watering the centre nest as the can cause the plant to rot.

  • Humidity

    medium to high humidity.

  • Toxicity

    Pet safe — though it's still sensible to keep foliage out of pets' reach to avoid damage

  • How Does It Grow?

    Fast during spring and summer growth rate; reaching Up 50-90 cm tall with time; Occasional, to manage size or old foliage.
Asplenium Antiquum Houseplant - Birds Nest Fern Plant

The Story Behind the Asplenium antiquum (Birds Nest Fern)

Asplenium antiquum, commonly known as Bird’s Nest Fern, is native to tropical East Asia, including China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. In the wild, it grows as an epiphyte on trees, forming a rosette-shaped “nest” that collects rainwater and organic debris.

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