{"product_id":"birds-nest-fern-leslie-asplenium-nidus","title":"Bird's Nest Fern 'Leslie' (Asplenium nidus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bold, ruffled fern that is easier than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird's nest fern (Asplenium nidus) grows from a central rosette of glossy, wavy, apple-green fronds instead of the fine, feathery foliage that crisps up at the first dry day. The 'Leslie' form has extra-crinkled edges, which gives it a sculptural, almost leafy-lettuce look. Read on for bird's nest fern care in an ordinary home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most forgiving ferns for a home. It copes with ordinary room humidity better than most ferns, it likes the bright, filtered light of a bathroom or kitchen, and it stays compact on a shelf or table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA live bird's nest fern 'Leslie' in a 4\" grower's nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare card\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which scorches the fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil lightly moist but never soggy. Water around the edge of the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, well-draining potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appreciates extra humidity, especially in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1 to 2 feet tall and wide indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for a bird's nest fern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive it bright indirect light and keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Keep it away from cold drafts and heater vents, and add humidity if the frond tips dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo bird's nest ferns like sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither extreme. They do best in medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the fronds, and very dim light slows growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I cut the brown tips off my bird's nest fern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can trim brown tips with clean scissors, cutting only the dead part. Then fix the cause: dry air, soil that dried out too far, or direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do I water a bird's nest fern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater around the edge of the pot, not into the center of the rosette. Water that collects in the center can cause the crown to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a bird's nest fern good for a bathroom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as long as the bathroom has some natural light. The extra humidity suits it, and it does well in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50668379603042,"sku":"4_FERN_LESLIE","price":32.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/1646\/1154\/files\/birds-nest-fern-leslie-asplenium-nidus-palma-main.jpg?v=1792073102","url":"https:\/\/palmaplants.com\/products\/birds-nest-fern-leslie-asplenium-nidus","provider":"Palma Botanical Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}