{"product_id":"birds-nest-fern-asplenium-nidus-4-pot-live-indoor-plant-green","title":"Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus), 4-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a fresh green focal point to a shelf or bright bathroom with Bird’s Nest Fern (\u003cem\u003eAsplenium nidus\u003c\/em\u003e). 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints of interest and size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne live Bird’s Nest Fern in a \u003cstrong\u003e4-inch nursery grow pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated mature indoor size: about \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 feet tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrond shape, height and fullness vary naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect or filtered light suits its fronds. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a loose, moisture-retentive but well-draining fern or indoor potting mix with perlite or fine bark in a container with drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity and temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to higher humidity helps fronds stay lush. A bright bathroom may work well; keep warm and away from cold drafts and drying vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim fully brown or damaged fronds at the base with clean scissors. Avoid cutting into the central growing crown; new fronds arise there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePet safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e This ornamental plant is not intended for eating; keep it out of reach of small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOptional decorative planter\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee it styled in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-white\"\u003ewhite Basel 4.7-inch planter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856028303591,"sku":"RU-WIL4-K727","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/c37d1c84.jpg?v=1773360404","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/birds-nest-fern-asplenium-nidus-4-pot-live-indoor-plant-green","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}