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When growing them as a houseplant, the key to a healthy bird's nest fern is providing enough warmth and moisture. They get humidity from the tree and outside environment and shaded light from the branches and leaves of the tree. Mulch around the plants with compost to keep the soil moisture even. Large to 4 feet, graceful, very finely cut light green fronds, leaves. Mother Fern also known as Asplenium bulbiferum is native to New Zealand. The fern also produces spore on the underside of the fronds and so it has a double chance to propagate.It is possible to wire the plant to a slab of wood or to tree trunksStand the pots on trays or saucers of moist pebbles to increase the humidity. Too much food will cause deformed leaves and/or brown or yellow-spotted leaves. Do not touch, move, or handle the new delicate fronds as they emerge from the nest.
Bird's nest ferns (Asplenium nidus) are actually one of two Asplenium species found in cultivation. During the growing season (April through September), fertilize about once a month with weak liquid fertilizer. Frequently misting the plants is another option to keep them healthy.During the rest period water sparingly, enough to keep the potting mixture from drying out.
Given these two conditions, the ferns can withstand higher light levels. By using The Spruce, you accept ourPerennial fern, grown as a houseplant in cooler climatesFronds grow to 20 to 59 inches long and 4 to 8 inches broad. Insecticidal soaps are the best solution, as chemical pesticides will damage this plant.
You can even run a humidifier near the fern. Asplenium bulbiferum 'Mother Fern' can reach a height of 36" and requires constantly moist soil. They are extremely fragile, and if you touch them, there is a high chance of them becoming damaged or deformed.
If you are caring for your bird's nest fern correctly, it can grow quite quickly and steadily The new leaves will constantly emerge from the central area of the plant, or the "nest." These ferns are naturally epiphytic, meaning they grow on the surface of other plants.
The plant loves humidity and will thrive in humid environments such as the bathroom, a greenhouse, or a terrarium.
Frequently misting the plants is another option to keep them healthy. During the winter the sun is much less harmful to the plant.
In their rainforest homes, they can be found growing high in the crooks of trees. The problem, of course, is that large ferns will easily tip over their smaller pots.
When this occurs, move plants into pots one size larger in the spring.Mulches them to help reduce water evaporation in hot or dry weather.Place the young fern on the surface of recommended potting mixture for ferns and water them just enough to moisten the mixture. Keep their compost moist, but don't let the plant become soggy.
Keep Asplenium bulbiferum 'Mother Fern' in partial to full shade. These are true jungle plants.