Bird's nest fern
Asplenium antiquum · Spleenworts · Spleenwort family
Also known as: Japanese Bird's Nest Fern
Easy40–70cmPet-friendly
Bird's nest fern care at a glance
Bird's nest fern (Asplenium antiquum) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–21 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 18–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Bird's nest fern
Possible pests on Bird's nest fern include Scale insects, Mealybugs and Slugs and snails. A possible disease is Crown rot. Bird's nest fern is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Slugs and snails Low
Disease
- Crown rot Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Bird's nest fern
- Which pests affect Bird's nest fern?
- Possible pests on Bird's nest fern include Scale insects, Mealybugs and Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect Bird's nest fern?
- A possible disease is Crown rot.
- Is Bird's nest fern toxic to cats and dogs?
- Bird's nest fern is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Bird's nest fern need?
- Bird's nest fern has a high water requirement.
- What light does Bird's nest fern need?
- Bird's nest fern prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Bird's nest fern frost-hardy?
- Bird's nest fern is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.