Victoria bird nest fern/ Asplenium antiqum (small jiffy plant)

Description

In India, we can sell this Victoria bird nest fern/ Asplenium antiqum (small 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 Victoria Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium antiquum) is a striking tropical fern known for its bright green, sword-like fronds with slightly wavy edges. It resembles the traditional Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus), but with a more structured, upright growth habit and narrower leaves. Native to East Asia, it thrives in warm, humid environments, making it perfect for indoor spaces.

Key Features

• Foliage: Long, narrow, glossy green fronds with a slightly rippled edge.
• Size: Grows up to 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) tall and wide indoors.
• Growth Habit: Rosette formation, with fronds emerging from a central crown, forming a “nest.”
• Flowers: Does not flower; reproduces via spores on the underside of mature fronds.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
• Water:
  • Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
  • Water the soil, not the central rosette, to prevent rot.
• Soil: Well-draining, rich organic mix (peat-based 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; mist regularly or use a humidifier.

Care Tips

• Fertilization: Feed with a diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Trim yellow or damaged fronds at the base to maintain a healthy appearance.
• Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years or when roots become crowded.
• Pests & Diseases:
  • Watch for scale, mealybugs, and spider mites.
  • Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Uses

✅ Indoor Plant: Perfect for homes, offices, and terrariums.
✅ Air Purification: Helps remove toxins from indoor air.
✅ Low Maintenance: Easy to care for and resilient.