Potted bird nest fern on a white background

Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus), 4-Inch Pot

$12.95
$12.95
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Potted bird nest fern on a white background
  • Potted bird nest fern on a white background
  • Bird's Nest Fern styled in white Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter; planter sold separately
  • Young Bird's Nest Fern in its nursery grow pot on an indoor shelf by a window
  • Potted plant with large green leaves on a white background
  • Potted green plant on a white background
  • Potted plant with large green leaves on a white background
  • Potted green plant with large leaves on a white background
  • Potted green plant on a white background
  • Potted green plant on a white background
  • Potted green plant with large leaves on a white background
  • Bird's Nest Fern with wavy green fronds in a nursery grow pot on a white background
  • Potted bird nest fern on a white background
  • Bird's Nest Fern styled in white Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter; planter sold separately
  • Young Bird's Nest Fern in its nursery grow pot on an indoor shelf by a window
  • Potted plant with large green leaves on a white background
  • Potted green plant on a white background
  • Potted plant with large green leaves on a white background
  • Potted green plant with large leaves on a white background
  • Potted green plant on a white background
  • Potted green plant on a white background
  • Potted green plant with large leaves on a white background
  • Bird's Nest Fern with wavy green fronds in a nursery grow pot on a white background
Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus), 4-Inch Pot

Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus), 4-Inch Pot

$12.95
$12.95

Bring a fresh green focal point to a shelf or bright bathroom with Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus). Broad, strap-shaped, gently rippled bright-green fronds unfurl from a central rosette, creating a sculptural nest-like shape. New fronds emerge from the center as the fern grows.

Points of interest and size

  • One live Bird’s Nest Fern in a 4-inch nursery grow pot.
  • Estimated mature indoor size: about 2–3 feet tall and wide under suitable conditions.
  • Frond shape, height and fullness vary naturally.

Care guide

  • Light: Bright indirect or filtered light suits its fronds. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.
  • Water: Keep the potting mix lightly and evenly moist, not waterlogged. Water the soil around the rosette as the upper layer starts to dry; avoid pouring water into the central crown, and let excess drain away. Reduce frequency in cooler, dimmer months.
  • Soil: Use a loose, moisture-retentive but well-draining fern or indoor potting mix with perlite or fine bark in a container with drainage holes.
  • Humidity and temperature: Moderate to higher humidity helps fronds stay lush. A bright bathroom may work well; keep warm and away from cold drafts and drying vents.
  • Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, apply a balanced houseplant fertilizer at a weak dilution according to its label every 6–8 weeks. Avoid overfeeding and pause in winter.
  • Pruning: Trim fully brown or damaged fronds at the base with clean scissors. Avoid cutting into the central growing crown; new fronds arise there.
  • Repotting: Check roots every 1–2 years. If crowded, move up one pot size in spring with fresh draining mix, keeping the crown above the soil surface rather than burying it.
  • Propagation: Bird’s Nest Fern does not usually divide into offsets or root from leaf cuttings. It reproduces by spores on mature fronds, a slow process best left to experienced growers.

Pet safety

Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. This ornamental plant is not intended for eating; keep it out of reach of small children.

What you receive

One live Bird’s Nest Fern in its 4-inch nursery grow pot. Individual frond shape and fullness vary; decorative planters and furnishings shown in styled images are not included.

Optional decorative planter

See it styled in the white Basel 4.7-inch planter, sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole, so remove the nursery pot to water and let it drain before returning it.

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