6" Pot Bird's Nest Fern Nidus

*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*

Common Name: Bird's Nest Fern Nidus, Birds Nest Fern Nidus, Bird's Nest Fern, Birds Nest Fern

Scientific Name: Asplenium nidus

This particular variety of bird's nest fern will, when mature, produce large lance-shaped leaves that are smooth to the touch.  They have sturdy fronds that will keep flushing growth from the center, creating a "bird's nest" appearance of foliage.  They can grow up to a foot or two wide, but the size can be managed with selective pruning.  They also have very shallow fibrous root systems that allows for a surprising amount of anchorage with this fern.

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals:

• Most tropical, subtropical, and temperate-habitat adapted reptiles and amphibians that are small to moderate size; especially good for tree frogs, emerald tree skinks, and other arboreal (tree dwelling) species, when mounted in high humidity environments.
  

Bio Dude Substrates:

• The Bio Dude's Terra Flora (for tropical or rainforest setups)

• The Bio Dude's Terra Fauna (for slightly drier but still humid forest environments)

• The Bio Dude's Terra Firma (for temperate terrestrial environments with only occasional humidity spikes)

Soil Depth:

• All soil depths with proper drainage; can be mounted in high humidity environments.

Lighting:

• All light levels (or low-level full-spectrum LED/UVB terrarium lighting).  Prefers indirect light.

• Avoid placing directly under intense heat lamps — leaves can scorch easily.

Humidity & Misting:

• Prefers moderate to high humidity (40% – 100%), with higher humidity levels suggested for optimal growth.
  

• Ensure good air circulation to prevent mold.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium:

• Ideal range: 60–80°F (15.5–26.7°C), but can take up to 85 degrees.

• Avoid prolonged exposure below 60°F (15°C).

• Best used as a front (low) groundcover, underplanting, or mounted (only in high humidity conditions).  

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested:

• Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 6" potted bird's nest fern plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.