bird's-nest fern characteristics 4" Pot Bird's Nest Fern Nidus

bird's-nest fern characteristics 4" Pot Bird's Nest Fern NidusThe plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape Common Name: Bird's Nest Fern Nidus, Birds Nest Fern Nidus, Bird's Nest Fern, Birds Nest Fern Scientific Name: Asplenium nidus This particular variety of bird's nest fern will, when mature, produce large lance shaped leaves that are smooth to the touch. Care Recommendations By The Dude Best for These Animals: Small and medium sized reptiles and

The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape

Common Name: Bird's Nest Fern Nidus, Birds Nest Fern Nidus, Bird's Nest Fern, Birds Nest Fern

Scientific Name: Asplenium nidus

This particular variety of bird's nest fern will, when mature, produce large lance-shaped leaves that are smooth to the touch.

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small and medium sized reptiles and amphibians; a particular favorite of tree frogs and other arboreal (tree dwelling) animals, when mounted in high humidity environments.

Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma

Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage

Lighting: Low to medium indirect light.  Placement directly under a heat or basking lamp may result in burnt leaves.

Humidity & Misting: 40%-100%, with higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth.

Mature Plant Size & Root System: These easy-to-grow ferns have sturdy fronds that will keep flushing growth from the center, creating a "bird's nest" appearance of foliage.  They can grow up to a foot or two wide, but the size can be managed with selective pruning.  They have very shallow fibrous root systems that allows for a surprising amount of anchorage with this fern.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown.  Best used as a front (low) groundcover, underplanting, or mounted (only in high humidity conditions).  

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted bird's nest fern plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.