Bird Nest Fern, Asplenium nidus

Description

 

Common Name	Birds Nest Fern, Rumah Langsuyar, Paku Pandan
Maximum Reachable Height	Up to 3 feet
Bloom Time	Non-flowering
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting And Care

 

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Sunlight:

Keep the plant in a partial sunlight area.

Also, keep the plant indoor condition where bright light is available.

 

Soil:

Use nutrient-rich, well-drained, well-aerated, and porous potting mix.

 

Watering:

Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (5 to 8 cm) feels dry to touch.

Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.

Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.

 

Application of Fertilizer:

Apply fertilizer to a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.

Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots so the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.

 

Re-potting:

When a plant outgrows the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.

Do the repotting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.

 

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Plant Protection:

Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts.

Bird Nest Fern Care

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.

Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.

Keep the plant in indirect bright light.

Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

 

Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:

Sunlight	Partial sunlight
Watering	Medium
Soil	Nutrient-rich loamy soil
Temperature	25 to 40 degrees Celsius
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer

Bird Nest Fern Special Feature

Attractive foliage plant

Bird Nest Fern Uses

Ornamental Use:

• This plant is an excellent container or house plant