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Birds Nest Fern

Asplenium nidus

Family: Aspleniaceae
Native Range: Southeast Asia, Australia, Polynesia, Madagascar
Native Habitat: Rainforest epiphyte
Cultural Use/Significance: Used medicinally in Hawaii. Fairly common houseplant.

Cultural Requirements
Temperature: Prefers 60-70°F, minimum 55°F
Irrigation: Keep soil moist, but not soggy
Relative Humidity: High
Fertilizer: Collects leaf litter to gather nutrients in the wild. May apply dilute fertilizer once a month during growing season.
Substrate: Well-draining potting mix or mounted
Light: Bright, indirect light

Citations:
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/asplenium-nidus/
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285707

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