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Other common names bird's nest fern
Family Aspleniaceae
Genus Asplenium are evergreen ferns with short, usually erect rhizomes bearing a rosette of slightly leathery fronds which may be simple, pinnate to 3-pinnate
Details A. nidus is an evergreen fern forming a striking rosette of strap-shaped, undivided, bright green, fronds to 1.2m in length
Plant range Old World Tropics
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Tufted
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1B
Partial Shade
Aspect West-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil with added grit in frost-free areas. Under glass in a mix of equal parts loam, course leaf mould or peat substitute, and charcoal. Provide bright filtered light
Propagation Propagate by spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types Sub-tropical
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Can get scale insects and leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases May be infected by a rust in mild, damp winters
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bird's nest fern
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