Bird nest fern/Asplenium nidus (small sized jiffy plant)

Description

In India, we can sell this Bird nest fern/Asplenium nidus (small sized jiffy plant) via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

The Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) is a popular tropical houseplant known for its large, wavy, bright green fronds that emerge in a rosette, resembling a bird’s nest. Native to rainforests, it thrives in high humidity and indirect light, making it a great choice for bathrooms or shaded indoor spaces.

Key Features

• Foliage: Large, bright green, wavy fronds that grow in a circular, nest-like shape.
• Size: Can grow up to 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) tall and wide indoors, and larger in the wild.
• Growth Habit: Upright rosette with new leaves emerging from the center.
• Flowers: Does not flower; reproduces via spores on the undersides of mature fronds.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
• Water:
  • Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
  • Water around the edges of the plant rather than directly into the center to prevent rot.
• Soil: Well-draining, rich organic mix (peat-based mix with perlite or orchid bark).
• Temperature: Thrives in 65-80°F (18-27°C); avoid temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
• Humidity: Prefers 60%+ humidity; ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, or near humidifiers.

Care Tips

• Fertilization: Feed with a diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Trim brown or damaged fronds at the base to maintain a tidy shape.
• Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years or when it outgrows its container.
• Pests & Diseases:
  • Watch for scale, mealybugs, and spider mites.
  • Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Uses

✅ Indoor Plant: Perfect for homes, offices, and bathrooms.
✅ Air Purification: Helps remove toxins from indoor air.
✅ Low Maintenance: Easier to care for than many ferns.