Why will I enjoy this?
The rich, wavy-edged foliage of the bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus) adds drama to any area, and simply gazing at it will improve your mood, though it’s best to refrain from touching it’s up to 60cm-long, glossy fronds.
Light or darkness?
Bright indirect illumination to light shade
Where shall I place it?
On a kitchen counter or side table.
How do I preserve its life?
This fern thrives in warm, humid environments with a minimum temperature of 10 degrees Celsius. If the relative humidity is too low, the tips of the fronds will become brown. Maintain the plant’s humidity with periodic misting or by placing it on a tray of moist pebbles.
Do you know…
The bird’s nest fern has several properties in addition to its aesthetic appeal. It is valued globally for its extraordinarily effective air-purifying properties. In India and elsewhere, parts of the plant have been used in traditional medicine to treat asthma, oral infections, and blisters. The sensitive fronds are considered a culinary delicacy in Taiwan.
