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: Keep away from heavy frost as they are quite sensitive and keep an eye out for slugs and snail attacks.
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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