Botanical Name: Common Names:
Asplenium australasicum Birds Nest Fern, Crows Nest Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Epiphytic, Rosette, V-Shaped
Description:
Found in Australia and the South Pacific, the birds nest fern is very popular in gardens. Its beautiful long lime-green leathery leaves form in a large nest shape. In the wild these ferns will grow on tree trunks, rocks and even on other ferns.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aspleniaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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