Asplenium australasicum – Birds Nest Fern

Asplenium australis - Birds Nest Fern
Asplenium australasicum - birds nest fern
Asplenium australasicum - birds nest fern

Asplenium australasicum, the birds nest fern, is an epiphytic fern that sends out large fronds from a central point, making a lovely nest shaped plant. Once established, they can grow quite large, making a dramatic statement for a shaded or semi shaded position. They can grow in trees, on rocks, or can grow in a well drained but moist soil. They also make good container plants.

Birds nest ferns need a shaded to half shaded position, as full sun will burn the fronds. Asplenium australasicum can withstand some frost. They can be fed with a half strength liquid fertiliser through the warmer months.

Family : Aspleniaceae

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Plant Type : Fern

Width : 1.5

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Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Bog gardens, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Asplenium nidus

Common Name : Birds Nest Fern

Height : 1.5

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pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing

Light : Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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