Asplenium nidus Crissie fern

Description

 

Common Name	Asplenium nidus, Crissie fern
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 5 feet
Bloom Time	Non-flowering
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting And Care

Sunlight

The shade should be applied partially with some indirect sunlight.

 

Soil

A well-drained soil with rich content is preferred.

 

Watering

Water the plant if it feels dry to touch the topsoil.

You can check the moister by poking small stick or finger into the soil.

Add 4 cups (200ml) of water when it feels dry to touch.

Over-watering is not recommended.

A moderate amount of water is preferred.

 

Application of Fertilizer

Any sort of organic fertilizer should be applied.

Only two or three time the fertilizer should be applied as too much of fertilizer will cause deformed leaves with brown or yellow spots or edges.

Only the half length of the plant should be provided with fertilizers and that too only in the season of spring and summers.

Any sort of organic fertilizer should be applied.

 

Re-potting

A plant should be re-potted with some fresh potting soil and fertilizers when it outgrows the current pot.

The re-potting should be done late in the evening and it should be kept in the shady place for 2-3 days to provide the suitable climate conditions.

 

Plant Protection

A dead, infected or damaged part should be disposed away from the planting area.

A natural spray of Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil should be given in case of any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

 

Don’ts

Avoid over-watering this plant when the pot doesn’t have any drainage holes.

Don’t apply water in the hot afternoon because it may cause fungus infection.

Planting And CareAsplenium Nidus Crissie Fern Care
Asplenium nidus have a survival rate either as an epiphyte, or terrestrial plant with its soil based on an organic matter. A potting based on peat mixture  with 2 parts peat and 1 part perlite is favorable for the plant. The main factors such as humidity and sunlight should be controlled. It generally flourished in warm areas with partial to full shade.

Sunlight	Partial shade
Watering	Moderately
Soil	Well-drained soil
Temperature	20 to 30 degrees C
Fertilizer	Use any organic fertilizer
Harvest Season	Not defined

Asplenium Nidus Crissie Fern Special Feature
An evergreen, Crissie fern, is an epiphytic fern with a short and large rhizome and leaves respectively. The leaves can be 15 cm long and 20 cm wide.

Uses of Asplenium Nidus Crissie Fern
Ornamental Use:

• Domestic usage in homes and commercial usage in offices and restaurant.
  

Medicinal Use:

• People believes the leaves to be contraceptive, depurative and sedative.
• Undersides of the fronds.