{"product_id":"victoria-birds-nest-fern-6-inch-pot","title":"Victoria Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium antiquum), 6-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictoria Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium antiquum ‘Victoria’) brings lively green color and sculptural texture to a bright indoor space. Long, strap-shaped fronds with rippled edges arch outward from a central nest, creating a full rosette that looks especially striking on a plant stand or side table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePoints of interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy green fronds with distinctly wavy margins give this fern its textured appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew fronds emerge from a central crown; avoid handling tender new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tropical foliage plant for warm rooms with filtered light and consistent moisture, not a drought-tolerant succulent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat ships and estimated mature size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive one live, rooted Victoria Bird’s Nest Fern in a 6-inch nursery pot. Frond length, height, spread, and fullness vary naturally; the pot measurement is not the foliage diameter. Photos are representative, and your plant will not be identical to the example shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith suitable conditions, an established plant may reach approximately 2–3 feet tall and wide over time. Indoor size depends on light, humidity, root space, and care. Mature size is an estimate, not the shipping size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOptional decorative planters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-6-inch-planter-white\"\u003eWhite BASEL 6-Inch Planter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-6-inch-planter-black\"\u003eBlack BASEL 6-Inch Planter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oslo-6-inch-planter-white\"\u003eWhite Oslo 6-Inch Planter\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oslo-6-inch-planter-black\"\u003eBlack Oslo 6-Inch Planter\u003c\/a\u003e. Their openings measure 6.3 inches; check your nursery pot’s actual outside width and height for fit. Decorative planters, furniture, and supplies are sold separately and are not included with the fern. BASEL and Oslo have no drainage hole: keep the fern in its draining nursery pot, remove it to water, and allow it to drain fully before returning it. Never leave water pooled inside the cover pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright, indirect or filtered light. Avoid harsh direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the fronds. A bathroom is suitable only if it also receives adequate natural light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone lightly and evenly moist, not waterlogged. Check frequently and water when the surface begins to dry, before the entire root ball dries out. Pour onto the soil around the plant rather than into the central nest, then drain fully. Adjust to room conditions instead of a fixed schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an airy, moisture-retentive houseplant mix in a pot with drainage holes. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rich-houseplant-soil-blend\"\u003eRich Houseplant Soil Blend\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately; add a suitable aeration amendment if needed to prevent compaction. Avoid dense, persistently saturated media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high humidity helps keep fronds in good condition. Use a humidifier in dry rooms and provide gentle airflow. Occasional misting is not a substitute for consistent room humidity. Keep the pot above, not submerged in, any water used in a pebble tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep warm, ideally around 65–85°F. Protect from frost, cold windows, sudden temperature changes, and heating or air-conditioning drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed sparingly during active growth, following label directions for ferns or sensitive container plants. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\"\u003e2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants \u0026amp; Succulents\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately; use only if its label supports your intended application. Avoid excess fertilizer, combining full-strength feeds, or feeding stressed plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim fully brown or damaged outer fronds near the base with clean scissors. Do not cut healthy fronds to shape or disturb the central crown. Wipe dust gently without crushing the wavy margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot only when roots become crowded or the mix no longer drains well. Choose a draining pot only slightly larger than the root ball and keep the crown at its original level, not buried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird’s nest ferns are generally propagated from spores, not ordinary leaf cuttings. Do not split the central crown as you might divide a clumping fern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crispy edges can follow dry air, inconsistent watering, or fertilizer buildup. Yellowing with wet soil can indicate poor drainage. Check moisture, light, and roots before adding more water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect undersides and the base for scale and mealybugs. Isolate affected plants and use treatments labeled safe for ferns; test a small area first because fronds can be sensitive to sprays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpack gently, check moisture, and place in filtered light. Keep conditions stable and avoid immediate unnecessary repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird’s nest ferns are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, but are not intended to be eaten. Keep potting mix, fertilizer, and plant-care products out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52861919068391,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/image_e77dbf46-7166-4f93-8c66-527794777228.png?v=1792270847","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/victoria-birds-nest-fern-6-inch-pot","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}