🌿 Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)

The Bird’s Nest Fern brings a bright, tropical feel with its glossy, wavy fronds that curl upward from a central rosette 🌿 resembling a lush green “nest.” Native to Southeast Asia, it’s one of the most forgiving ferns and adapts beautifully to indoor environments. In kokedama form, it’s a showy yet low-maintenance statement piece that adds calm and texture to any room.

• Prefers bright, indirect light or medium filtered shade.
• Avoid direct sunlight, which will fade and crisp the fronds.
• Can tolerate lower light than most tropicals, though growth will slow.
• Great for bathrooms, north windows, or spots with gentle ambient light.

• Keep the moss evenly moist but not soaked.
• Water when the moss feels lighter or the fronds lose a bit of shine 💧 roughly every 7–10 days.
• Use ¾–1 cup of water, pouring slowly to allow full absorption.
• Mist several times a week to keep humidity high.
• Avoid letting water pool in the center of the plant 💧 moisture should stay around the roots, not the “nest.”

💡 Tip: Bird’s Nest Ferns love humidity. Brown edges usually mean the air is too dry, not that they need more watering.

• Fertilize once monthly in spring and summer using a ¼-strength balanced liquid fertilizer.
• Skip feedings during the cooler, dormant months.
• Avoid pouring fertilizer into the plant’s central “nest”; feed the roots through the moss ball instead.

• Ideal range: 70–85°F (21–29°C).
• Enjoys humidity between 60–80%.
• Avoid cold drafts or temps below 60°F.
• Excellent for bathrooms, kitchens, or grouped near other humidity-loving plants.

• Wipe or mist leaves with clean water to remove dust and enhance shine.
• Never cut new fronds emerging from the center ✂️  trim only older, outer fronds at the base.
• Rotate the kokedama every few weeks for balanced growth.
• Can remain in kokedama form for 10–14 months before needing a refresh.

Rewrap or repot when:

• Roots push through the moss ball.
• The moss dries out quickly after watering.
• Fronds begin to crowd or growth stalls.
  If potting conventionally, use a loose, moisture-retentive mix with peat, coco coir, and perlite.

In tropical forests, Bird’s Nest Ferns often grow high on trees as natural catchers of rain and falling leaves 💫 creating a miniature ecosystem that feeds their roots.

• Light: Bright, indirect to medium filtered light
• Water: Every 7–10 days; keep moss evenly moist
• Humidity: High (60–80%); mist often
• Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)
• Feeding: Monthly, ¼-strength balanced fertilizer
• Maintenance: Wipe leaves, trim outer fronds, avoid watering center
• Kokedama Lifespan: 10–14 months before rewrapping
• When to Refresh: Moss compacts or roots emerge
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate 🪴 great for beginners who love humidity
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans

If accidentally ingested, Bird’s Nest Ferns are non-toxic, but always monitor pets or children for mild digestive upset. For any concerns, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.