Leslie Bird's Nest Fern

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Leslie Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium antiquum Leslie) makes a big impact with its lush, green foliage and wavy form. Wide, strappy fronds will produce rippled ends once it matures, creating an admirable addition to your houseplant collection. Leslie Bird Nest Fern is a large epiphytic plant, native to rainforests in Africa and southern and eastern Asia. It grows on tree branches, in clefts where they thrive on leaf debris, humidity, and filtered light. Best Locations For Growing Leslie Bird's Nest FernPlace Leslie in a warm location with above-average humidity. Avoid direct sunlight, close proximity to air vents, heaters, and cold drafty conditions. Leslie Bird's Nest Fern Sunlight RequirementsThis fern prefers a bright ambient, light shade environment. If you notice Leslie Birds Nest Fern getting pale leaves, it is likely receiving too much light. During winter, place it in medium indirect light. Leslie Bird's Nest Fern CareKeeping Leslie Birds Nest Fern is easy as long as you are mindful of its basic needs. Environments that remain warm and humid will keep this plant happy and thriving. Leslie also enjoys moist soil and medium indirect light.Watering Leslie Bird's Nest FernThis fern prefers a consistently moist, but not wet growing medium. If growing in soil, allow it to dry out between waterings. If you notice leaves turning brown at the edges, the culprit might be underwatering. Yellowing or wilted leaves can be a sign of overwatering. Check the roots to see if there is rot; if so, clip the mushy ends of the roots and repot your plant. Feeding Leslie Bird's Nest FernLeslie Birds Nest Fern is a slower-growing plant, so it doesnt require much feeding. You can apply a water-soluble, foliar fertilizer (such as 20-10-20 NPK) monthly during the spring and summer months. Dilute the formula to half the strength recommended on the label. It is not necessary to fertilize this fern during winter.

Leslie Bird's Nest Fern InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: YesKid Friendly: YesAir Purifier: ModerateHabit: ClumpingGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 4 feetMature Spread: 3 feetFlowering: NoFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Shade/Description: Grown for FoliageFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Light GreenTemperature: 65 - 75F (18 - 24C)Humidity: Below Average to Average (20% - 60%)Common Name: Leslie Bird's Nest FernOther Name(s): Crested Japanese Bird's-Nest FernScientific Name: Asplenium antiquum 'Leslie'Plant Type: House Plant